Indian River High vs Sherando High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 306 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River High
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students
Sherando High
Stephens City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Indian River High Chesapeake, Virginia | Sherando High Stephens City, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #131 of 317 | #75 of 317 |
| National rank | #2485 of 16,910 | #954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,634 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| city | Chesapeake | Stephens City |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherando High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 73.4).
- •Sherando High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Sherando High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 72.6%).
- •Indian River High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.6).
- •Indian River High is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 1,631.
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 Indian River High better than Sherando High?
On the Success Index (US), Sherando High ranks higher (82.5 vs 73.4 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 Indian River High and Sherando High?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Stephens City in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River High: 1,634. Sherando High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River High and Sherando High rank in Virginia?
Indian River High is 131st of 317 and Sherando High is 75th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).