First Colonial High vs Woodside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Colonial High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,727 students
Woodside High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students
| Measure | First Colonial High Virginia Beach, Virginia | Woodside High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 317 | #237 of 317 |
| National rank | #1121 of 16,910 | #4416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,727 | 1,723 |
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 87% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Colonial High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 65.5).
- •First Colonial High does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •First Colonial High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •First Colonial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 96.7%).
- •Woodside High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.4).
- •First Colonial High is the larger school with 1,727 students compared with 1,723.
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 First Colonial High better than Woodside High?
On the Success Index (US), First Colonial High ranks higher (81.0 vs 65.5 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 First Colonial High and Woodside High?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Colonial High: 1,727. Woodside High: 1,723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Colonial High and Woodside High rank in Virginia?
First Colonial High is 90th of 317 and Woodside High is 237th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).