Grayson County High vs Riverheads High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 237 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
Riverheads High
Staunton · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
| Measure | Grayson County High Independence, Virginia | Riverheads High Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #188 of 317 | #114 of 317 |
| National rank | #3497 of 16,910 | #1948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| city | Independence | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverheads High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 69.2).
- •Riverheads High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Grayson County High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Riverheads High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 92.4%).
- •Grayson County High does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Riverheads High is the larger school with 467 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 Riverheads High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverheads High ranks higher (76.0 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 Riverheads High?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Independence and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grayson County High: 461. Riverheads High: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grayson County High and Riverheads High rank in Virginia?
Grayson County High is 188th of 317 and Riverheads High is 114th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).