Menchville High vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Menchville High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,707 students
Riverside High
Leesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
| Measure | Menchville High Newport News, Virginia | Riverside High Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #228 of 317 | #14 of 317 |
| National rank | #4201 of 16,910 | #235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,707 | 1,710 |
| Enrollment | 1,707 | 1,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 89% |
| city | Newport News | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 66.4).
- •Riverside High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Riverside High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Riverside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 95.7%).
- •Riverside High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Riverside High is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 1,707.
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 Menchville High better than Riverside High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside High ranks higher (90.1 vs 66.4 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 Menchville High and Riverside High?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Menchville High: 1,707. Riverside High: 1,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Menchville High and Riverside High rank in Virginia?
Menchville High is 228th of 317 and Riverside High is 14th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).