Colonial Heights High vs Meridian High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 182 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
Meridian High
Falls Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
| Measure | Colonial Heights High Colonial Heights, Virginia | Meridian High Falls Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #235 of 317 | #5 of 317 |
| National rank | #4320 of 16,910 | #156 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 886 | 893 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Falls Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 65.8).
- •Meridian High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Meridian High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 83%).
- •Meridian High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 97.2%).
- •Meridian High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Meridian High is the larger school with 893 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 Meridian High?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High ranks higher (91.7 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 Meridian High?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Falls Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Heights High: 886. Meridian High: 893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Heights High and Meridian High rank in Virginia?
Colonial Heights High is 235th of 317 and Meridian High is 5th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).