Jamestown High vs Mechanicsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jamestown High
Williamsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,243 students
Mechanicsville High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students
| Measure | Jamestown High Williamsburg, Virginia | Mechanicsville High Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #62 of 317 | #22 of 317 |
| National rank | #812 of 16,910 | #325 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,243 | 1,245 |
| Enrollment | 1,243 | 1,245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 85% |
| city | Williamsburg | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 83.6).
- •Jamestown High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 85%).
- •Jamestown High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 24.9%).
- •Mechanicsville High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.3).
- •Mechanicsville High is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 1,243.
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 Jamestown High better than Mechanicsville High?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsville High ranks higher (88.7 vs 83.6 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 Jamestown High and Mechanicsville High?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Williamsburg and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jamestown High: 1,243. Mechanicsville High: 1,245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jamestown High and Mechanicsville High rank in Virginia?
Jamestown High is 62nd of 317 and Mechanicsville High is 22nd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).