Colonial Heights High vs Matoaca High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Heights High
Colonial Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
Matoaca High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,624 students
| Measure | Colonial Heights High Colonial Heights, Virginia | Matoaca High Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 317 | #174 of 317 |
| National rank | #4320 of 16,910 | #3215 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 886 | 1,624 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matoaca High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 65.8).
- •Matoaca High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Matoaca High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Matoaca High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Matoaca High is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 886.
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 Heights High better than Matoaca High?
On the Success Index (US), Matoaca High ranks higher (70.4 vs 65.8 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 Heights High and Matoaca High?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Heights High: 886. Matoaca High: 1,624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Heights High and Matoaca High rank in Virginia?
Colonial Heights High is 235th of 317 and Matoaca High is 174th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).