Cosby High vs Gar-Field High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosby High
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,507 students
Gar-Field High
Woodbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,524 students
| Measure | Cosby High Midlothian, Virginia | Gar-Field High Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 317 | #252 of 317 |
| National rank | #346 of 16,910 | #4554 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,507 | 2,524 |
| Enrollment | 2,507 | 2,524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 71% |
| city | Midlothian | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cosby High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 64.9).
- •Cosby High does better on math proficiency (97% vs 71%).
- •Cosby High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 78%).
- •Cosby High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 67.8%).
- •Gar-Field High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Gar-Field High is the larger school with 2,524 students compared with 2,507.
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 Cosby High better than Gar-Field High?
On the Success Index (US), Cosby High ranks higher (88.3 vs 64.9 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 Cosby High and Gar-Field High?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Midlothian and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cosby High: 2,507. Gar-Field High: 2,524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cosby High and Gar-Field High rank in Virginia?
Cosby High is 24th of 317 and Gar-Field High is 252nd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).