John Champe High vs Lightridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Champe High
Aldie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,851 students
Lightridge High
Aldie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students
| Measure | John Champe High Aldie, Virginia | Lightridge High Aldie, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 317 | #74 of 317 |
| National rank | #348 of 16,910 | #931 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,851 | 2,030 |
| Enrollment | 1,851 | 2,030 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | – |
| Math proficiency | 83% | – |
| city | Aldie | Aldie |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Champe High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 82.6).
- •Lightridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 22.5%).
- •John Champe High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Lightridge High is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 1,851.
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 John Champe High better than Lightridge High?
On the Success Index (US), John Champe High ranks higher (88.3 vs 82.6 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 John Champe High and Lightridge High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Aldie and Aldie in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Champe High: 1,851. Lightridge High: 2,030. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Champe High and Lightridge High rank in Virginia?
John Champe High is 25th of 317 and Lightridge High is 74th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).