Grafton High vs Woodside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grafton High
Yorktown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,235 students
Woodside High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students
| Measure | Grafton High Yorktown, Virginia | Woodside High Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 317 | #237 of 317 |
| National rank | #1412 of 16,910 | #4416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,235 | 1,723 |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | 1,723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 87% |
| city | Yorktown | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grafton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 65.5).
- •Grafton High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Grafton High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Grafton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Woodside High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •Woodside High is the larger school with 1,723 students compared with 1,235.
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 Grafton High better than Woodside High?
On the Success Index (US), Grafton High ranks higher (79.1 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 Grafton High and Woodside High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Yorktown and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grafton High: 1,235. Woodside High: 1,723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grafton High and Woodside High rank in Virginia?
Grafton High is 102nd of 317 and Woodside High is 237th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).