James Wood High vs John Kerr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Wood High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
John Kerr Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students
| Measure | James Wood High Winchester, Virginia | John Kerr Elementary Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 317 | #920 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #820 of 16,910 | #16794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,462 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 73% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 62.0).
- •James Wood High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •James Wood High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 63%).
- •James Wood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 83.4%).
- •James Wood High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •James Wood High is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 583.
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 Wood High better than John Kerr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Wood High ranks higher (83.5 vs 62.0 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 Wood High and John Kerr Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wood High: 1,462. John Kerr Elementary: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wood High and John Kerr Elementary rank in Virginia?
James Wood High is 63rd of 317 and John Kerr Elementary is 920th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).