J.I. Burton High vs Wise Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.0 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
Wise Primary
Wise · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
603 students
| Measure | J.I. Burton High Norton, Virginia | Wise Primary Wise, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #249 of 317 | #501 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4515 of 16,910 | #8829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 328 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Norton | Wise |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wise Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 65.1).
- •Wise Primary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Wise Primary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Wise Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Wise Primary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Wise Primary is the larger school with 603 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 Wise Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Wise Primary ranks higher (73.7 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 Wise Primary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Norton and Wise in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.I. Burton High: 328. Wise Primary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.I. Burton High and Wise Primary rank in Virginia?
J.I. Burton High is 249th of 317 and Wise Primary is 501st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).