Matthew Fontaine Maury High vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
Riverside High
Leesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
| Measure | Matthew Fontaine Maury High Norfolk, Virginia | Riverside High Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #265 of 317 | #14 of 317 |
| National rank | #4907 of 16,910 | #235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,713 | 1,710 |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | 1,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 89% |
| city | Norfolk | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 63.5).
- •Riverside High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Riverside High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Riverside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 96.3%).
- •Riverside High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.9).
- •Matthew Fontaine Maury High is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 1,710.
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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High better than Riverside High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside High ranks higher (90.1 vs 63.5 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 Matthew Fontaine Maury High and Riverside High?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Fontaine Maury High: 1,713. Riverside High: 1,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Fontaine Maury High and Riverside High rank in Virginia?
Matthew Fontaine Maury High is 265th of 317 and Riverside High is 14th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).