Fluvanna County High vs John Handley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fluvanna County High
Palmyra · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,362 students
John Handley High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
| Measure | Fluvanna County High Palmyra, Virginia | John Handley High Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 317 | #300 of 317 |
| National rank | #2858 of 16,910 | #6297 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,362 | 1,361 |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 1,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| city | Palmyra | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fluvanna County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 58.0).
- •Fluvanna County High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Fluvanna County High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Fluvanna County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 84.5%).
- •Fluvanna County High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 22.0).
- •Fluvanna County High is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 1,361.
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 Fluvanna County High better than John Handley High?
On the Success Index (US), Fluvanna County High ranks higher (71.8 vs 58.0 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 Fluvanna County High and John Handley High?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Palmyra and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fluvanna County High: 1,362. John Handley High: 1,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fluvanna County High and John Handley High rank in Virginia?
Fluvanna County High is 152nd of 317 and John Handley High is 300th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).