J.I. Burton High vs Mathews High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 562 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.I. Burton High
Norton · Public high · Grades 8–12
328 students
Mathews High
Mathews · Public high · Grades 8–12
333 students
| Measure | J.I. Burton High Norton, Virginia | Mathews High Mathews, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 317 | #133 of 317 |
| National rank | #4515 of 16,910 | #2506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 328 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Norton | Mathews |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mathews High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 65.1).
- •J.I. Burton High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Mathews High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Mathews High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 99.1%).
- •Mathews High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Mathews High is the larger school with 333 students compared with 328.
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 J.I. Burton High better than Mathews High?
On the Success Index (US), Mathews High ranks higher (73.3 vs 65.1 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 J.I. Burton High and Mathews High?
About 562 km in a straight line, between Norton and Mathews in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.I. Burton High: 328. Mathews High: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.I. Burton High and Mathews High rank in Virginia?
J.I. Burton High is 249th of 317 and Mathews High is 133rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).