E.C. Glass High vs Petersburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E.C. Glass High
Lynchburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
Petersburg High
Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students
| Measure | E.C. Glass High Lynchburg, Virginia | Petersburg High Petersburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 317 | #312 of 317 |
| National rank | #4859 of 16,910 | #8638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| city | Lynchburg | Petersburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E.C. Glass High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 49.1).
- •E.C. Glass High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •E.C. Glass High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Petersburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 94.8%).
- •E.C. Glass High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •E.C. Glass High is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 1,215.
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 E.C. Glass High better than Petersburg High?
On the Success Index (US), E.C. Glass High ranks higher (63.7 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 E.C. Glass High and Petersburg High?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Petersburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E.C. Glass High: 1,220. Petersburg High: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E.C. Glass High and Petersburg High rank in Virginia?
E.C. Glass High is 261st of 317 and Petersburg High is 312th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).