Heritage High vs Lake Taylor High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,106 students
Lake Taylor High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,107 students
| Measure | Heritage High Newport News, Virginia | Lake Taylor High Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 317 | #285 of 317 |
| National rank | #4860 of 16,910 | #5533 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,106 | 1,107 |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | 1,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 78% |
| city | Newport News | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 61.1).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Lake Taylor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 95%).
- •Heritage High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Lake Taylor High is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 1,106.
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 Heritage High better than Lake Taylor High?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (63.7 vs 61.1 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 Heritage High and Lake Taylor High?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 1,106. Lake Taylor High: 1,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and Lake Taylor High rank in Virginia?
Heritage High is 262nd of 317 and Lake Taylor High is 285th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).