Giles High vs Martinsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles High
Pearisburg · Public high · Grades 8–12
530 students
Martinsville High
Martinsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students
| Measure | Giles High Pearisburg, Virginia | Martinsville High Martinsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 317 | #305 of 317 |
| National rank | #2688 of 16,910 | #6729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| city | Pearisburg | Martinsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Giles High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 56.3).
- •Martinsville High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Giles High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Giles High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 100.2%).
- •Giles High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Martinsville High is the larger school with 540 students compared with 530.
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 Giles High better than Martinsville High?
On the Success Index (US), Giles High ranks higher (72.5 vs 56.3 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 Giles High and Martinsville High?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Pearisburg and Martinsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giles High: 530. Martinsville High: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giles High and Martinsville High rank in Virginia?
Giles High is 143rd of 317 and Martinsville High is 305th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).