Gretna High vs Radford High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretna High
Gretna · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
Radford High
Radford · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
| Measure | Gretna High Gretna, Virginia | Radford High Radford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #230 of 317 | #113 of 317 |
| National rank | #4240 of 16,910 | #1922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 507 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 88% |
| city | Gretna | Radford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Radford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 66.2).
- •Radford High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 76%).
- •Radford High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Radford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 85.4%).
- •Radford High does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Gretna High is the larger school with 507 students compared with 506.
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 Gretna High better than Radford High?
On the Success Index (US), Radford High ranks higher (76.1 vs 66.2 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 Gretna High and Radford High?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Radford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretna High: 507. Radford High: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretna High and Radford High rank in Virginia?
Gretna High is 230th of 317 and Radford High is 113th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).