Giles High vs Narrows High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 8.9 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
Narrows High
Narrows · Public high · Grades 8–12
300 students
| Measure | Giles High Pearisburg, Virginia | Narrows High Narrows, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 317 | #139 of 317 |
| National rank | #2688 of 16,910 | #2649 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 530 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | Pearisburg | Narrows |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.5 vs 72.7).
- •Giles High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Narrows High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Giles High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 69.3%).
- •Narrows High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Giles High is the larger school with 530 students compared with 300.
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 Narrows 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 Giles High and Narrows High?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Pearisburg and Narrows in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giles High: 530. Narrows High: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giles High and Narrows High rank in Virginia?
Giles High is 143rd of 317 and Narrows High is 139th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).