Colonial Heights High vs Spotswood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 172 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
Spotswood High
Penn Laird · Public high · Grades 9–12
880 students
| Measure | Colonial Heights High Colonial Heights, Virginia | Spotswood High Penn Laird, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #235 of 317 | #87 of 317 |
| National rank | #4320 of 16,910 | #1083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 886 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 93% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Penn Laird |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spotswood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 65.8).
- •Spotswood High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Spotswood High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Spotswood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Colonial Heights High is the larger school with 886 students compared with 880.
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 Spotswood High?
On the Success Index (US), Spotswood High ranks higher (81.3 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 Spotswood High?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Penn Laird in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Heights High: 886. Spotswood High: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Heights High and Spotswood High rank in Virginia?
Colonial Heights High is 235th of 317 and Spotswood High is 87th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).