Grayson County High vs James River High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grayson County High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
461 students
James River High
Buchanan · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Grayson County High Independence, Virginia | James River High Buchanan, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #188 of 317 | #71 of 317 |
| National rank | #3497 of 16,910 | #914 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 90% |
| city | Independence | Buchanan |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 69.2).
- •James River High does better on math proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •James River High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •James River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 92.4%).
- •Grayson County High does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •James River High is the larger school with 464 students compared with 461.
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 Grayson County High better than James River High?
On the Success Index (US), James River High ranks higher (82.7 vs 69.2 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 Grayson County High and James River High?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Independence and Buchanan in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grayson County High: 461. James River High: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grayson County High and James River High rank in Virginia?
Grayson County High is 188th of 317 and James River High is 71st of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).