East Rockingham High vs Spotswood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rockingham High
Elkton · Public high · Grades 9–12
821 students
Spotswood High
Penn Laird · Public high · Grades 9–12
880 students
| Measure | East Rockingham High Elkton, Virginia | Spotswood High Penn Laird, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #95 of 317 | #87 of 317 |
| National rank | #1190 of 16,910 | #1083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 93% |
| city | Elkton | Penn Laird |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.5 vs 81.3).
- •Spotswood High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 89%).
- •East Rockingham High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Spotswood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 41.3%).
- •Spotswood High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •Spotswood High is the larger school with 880 students compared with 821.
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 East Rockingham High better than Spotswood High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Rockingham High and Spotswood High?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Elkton and Penn Laird in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rockingham High: 821. Spotswood High: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rockingham High and Spotswood High rank in Virginia?
East Rockingham High is 95th of 317 and Spotswood High is 87th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).