Lafayette High vs Lois Hornsby Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette High
Williamsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,247 students
Lois Hornsby Middle
Williamsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
| Measure | Lafayette High Williamsburg, Virginia | Lois Hornsby Middle Williamsburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #211 of 317 | #76 of 340 |
| National rank | #3964 of 16,910 | #705 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,247 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 1,247 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| city | Williamsburg | Williamsburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lois Hornsby Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 67.4).
- •Lois Hornsby Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Lois Hornsby Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Lois Hornsby Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 64.6%).
- •Lois Hornsby Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.1).
- •Lafayette High is the larger school with 1,247 students compared with 805.
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 Lafayette High better than Lois Hornsby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lois Hornsby Middle ranks higher (85.4 vs 67.4 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 Lafayette High and Lois Hornsby Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Williamsburg and Williamsburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High: 1,247. Lois Hornsby Middle: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High and Lois Hornsby Middle rank in Virginia?
Lafayette High is 211th of 317 and Lois Hornsby Middle is 76th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).