J.I. Burton High vs Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 11 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
Union High
Big Stone Gap · Public high · Grades 9–12
564 students
| Measure | J.I. Burton High Norton, Virginia | Union High Big Stone Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 317 | #231 of 317 |
| National rank | #4515 of 16,910 | #4294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 328 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| city | Norton | Big Stone Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.1 vs 66.0).
- •Union High does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 99.1%).
- •J.I. Burton High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Union High is the larger school with 564 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 Union High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are J.I. Burton High and Union High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Norton and Big Stone Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.I. Burton High: 328. Union High: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.I. Burton High and Union High rank in Virginia?
J.I. Burton High is 249th of 317 and Union High is 231st of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).