Gainesboro Elementary vs James Wood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesboro Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
James Wood High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | Gainesboro Elementary Winchester, Virginia | James Wood High Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,142 | #63 of 317 |
| National rank | #4824 of 50,301 | #820 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 80.3).
- •James Wood High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •James Wood High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 70%).
- •James Wood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 41.6%).
- •Gainesboro Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •James Wood High is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 483.
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 Gainesboro Elementary better than James Wood High?
On the Success Index (US), James Wood High ranks higher (83.5 vs 80.3 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 Gainesboro Elementary and James Wood High?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesboro Elementary: 483. James Wood High: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesboro Elementary and James Wood High rank in Virginia?
Gainesboro Elementary is 339th of 1,142 and James Wood High is 63rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).