John Handley High vs Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Handley High
Winchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
415 students
| Measure | John Handley High Winchester, Virginia | Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary Winchester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 317 | #961 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6297 of 16,910 | #18235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,361 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 1,361 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 72% |
| city | Winchester | Winchester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 58.0).
- •John Handley High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •John Handley High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 84.5%).
- •Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.0).
- •John Handley High is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 415.
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 Handley High better than Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 58.0 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 John Handley High and Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Handley High: 1,361. Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Handley High and Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary rank in Virginia?
John Handley High is 300th of 317 and Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary is 961st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).