Hanover High vs John Handley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,349 students
John Handley High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
| Measure | Hanover High Mechanicsville, Virginia | John Handley High Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 317 | #300 of 317 |
| National rank | #383 of 16,910 | #6297 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,349 | 1,361 |
| Enrollment | 1,349 | 1,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 83% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 58.0).
- •Hanover High does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Hanover High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 75%).
- •Hanover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 84.5%).
- •Hanover High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 22.0).
- •John Handley High is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 1,349.
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 Hanover High better than John Handley High?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover High ranks higher (87.7 vs 58.0 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 Hanover High and John Handley High?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover High: 1,349. John Handley High: 1,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover High and John Handley High rank in Virginia?
Hanover High is 31st of 317 and John Handley High is 300th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).