Colonial Heights High vs Tussing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 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
Tussing Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Colonial Heights High Colonial Heights, Virginia | Tussing Elementary Colonial Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 317 | #728 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4320 of 16,910 | #12627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 886 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 90% |
| city | Colonial Heights | Colonial Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tussing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 65.8).
- •Tussing Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Colonial Heights High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Colonial Heights High is the larger school with 886 students compared with 652.
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 Tussing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tussing Elementary ranks higher (68.2 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 Tussing Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Colonial Heights and Colonial Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Heights High: 886. Tussing Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Heights High and Tussing Elementary rank in Virginia?
Colonial Heights High is 235th of 317 and Tussing Elementary is 728th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).