Colonial Forge High vs Lloyd C. Bird High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Forge High
Stafford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Lloyd C. Bird High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,131 students
| Measure | Colonial Forge High Stafford, Virginia | Lloyd C. Bird High Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 317 | #250 of 317 |
| National rank | #299 of 16,910 | #4517 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,122 | 2,131 |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | 2,131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 71% |
| city | Stafford | Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Forge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 65.1).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 71%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 74%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.8).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High is the larger school with 2,131 students compared with 2,122.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colonial Forge High better than Lloyd C. Bird High?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Forge High ranks higher (89.1 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colonial Forge High and Lloyd C. Bird High?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Forge High: 2,122. Lloyd C. Bird High: 2,131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Forge High and Lloyd C. Bird High rank in Virginia?
Colonial Forge High is 19th of 317 and Lloyd C. Bird High is 250th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).