Great Bridge High vs Hickory 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.
Great Bridge High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
Hickory High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,600 students
| Measure | Great Bridge High Chesapeake, Virginia | Hickory High Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 317 | #8 of 317 |
| National rank | #276 of 16,910 | #191 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,491 | 1,600 |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 97% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 89.4).
- •Hickory High does better on math proficiency (97% vs 90%).
- •Hickory High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 91%).
- •Hickory High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 20.2%).
- •Great Bridge High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Hickory High is the larger school with 1,600 students compared with 1,491.
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 Great Bridge High better than Hickory High?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory High ranks higher (90.9 vs 89.4 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 Great Bridge High and Hickory High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Bridge High: 1,491. Hickory High: 1,600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Bridge High and Hickory High rank in Virginia?
Great Bridge High is 17th of 317 and Hickory High is 8th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).