Lloyd C. Bird High vs Thomas Dale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lloyd C. Bird High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,131 students
Thomas Dale High
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,582 students
| Measure | Lloyd C. Bird High Chesterfield, Virginia | Thomas Dale High Chester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #250 of 317 | #163 of 317 |
| National rank | #4517 of 16,910 | #3035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,131 | 2,582 |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | 2,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 83% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Dale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 65.1).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Lloyd C. Bird High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 74.2%).
- •Thomas Dale High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Thomas Dale High is the larger school with 2,582 students compared with 2,131.
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 Lloyd C. Bird High better than Thomas Dale High?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Dale High ranks higher (71.1 vs 65.1 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 Lloyd C. Bird High and Thomas Dale High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lloyd C. Bird High: 2,131. Thomas Dale High: 2,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lloyd C. Bird High and Thomas Dale High rank in Virginia?
Lloyd C. Bird High is 250th of 317 and Thomas Dale High is 163rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).