Herman L. Horn Elementary vs William Byrd High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman L. Horn Elementary
Vinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
William Byrd High
Vinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,134 students
| Measure | Herman L. Horn Elementary Vinton, Virginia | William Byrd High Vinton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,142 | #92 of 317 |
| National rank | #9719 of 50,301 | #1143 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 399 | 1,134 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 1,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| city | Vinton | Vinton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Byrd High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 72.3).
- •William Byrd High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •William Byrd High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •William Byrd High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 82.5%).
- •Herman L. Horn Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •William Byrd High is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 399.
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 Herman L. Horn Elementary better than William Byrd High?
On the Success Index (US), William Byrd High ranks higher (80.9 vs 72.3 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 Herman L. Horn Elementary and William Byrd High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Vinton and Vinton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman L. Horn Elementary: 399. William Byrd High: 1,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman L. Horn Elementary and William Byrd High rank in Virginia?
Herman L. Horn Elementary is 547th of 1,142 and William Byrd High is 92nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).