Council High vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 265 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Council High
Honaker · Public high · Grades 8–12
115 students
Highland High
Monterey · Public high · Grades 6–12
103 students
| Measure | Council High Honaker, Virginia | Highland High Monterey, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #296 of 317 | #69 of 317 |
| National rank | #6001 of 16,910 | #887 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 115 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 115 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Honaker | Monterey |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 59.2).
- •Council High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Highland High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 64.5%).
- •Highland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 98.3%).
- •Highland High does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 11.5).
- •Council High is the larger school with 115 students compared with 103.
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 Council High better than Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High ranks higher (82.9 vs 59.2 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 Council High and Highland High?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Honaker and Monterey in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Council High: 115. Highland High: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Council High and Highland High rank in Virginia?
Council High is 296th of 317 and Highland High is 69th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).