Colonial Heights High vs Petersburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 9.0 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
Petersburg High
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students
| Measure | Colonial Heights High Colonial Heights, Virginia | Petersburg High Petersburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 317 | #312 of 317 |
| National rank | #4320 of 16,910 | #8638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 886 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 59% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Petersburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Heights High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 49.1).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 59%).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Petersburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •Petersburg High is the larger school with 1,215 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 Petersburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Heights High ranks higher (65.8 vs 49.1 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 Heights High and Petersburg High?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Petersburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Heights High: 886. Petersburg High: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Heights High and Petersburg High rank in Virginia?
Colonial Heights High is 235th of 317 and Petersburg High is 312th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).