James River High vs Riverheads High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James River High
Buchanan · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
Riverheads High
Staunton · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
| Measure | James River High Buchanan, Virginia | Riverheads High Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 317 | #114 of 317 |
| National rank | #914 of 16,910 | #1948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 95% |
| city | Buchanan | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 76.0).
- •Riverheads High does better on math proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •James River High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •James River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 54.4%).
- •Riverheads High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Riverheads High is the larger school with 467 students compared with 464.
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 James River High better than Riverheads High?
On the Success Index (US), James River High ranks higher (82.7 vs 76.0 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 James River High and Riverheads High?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James River High: 464. Riverheads High: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James River High and Riverheads High rank in Virginia?
James River High is 71st of 317 and Riverheads High is 114th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).