Northside High vs William Fleming High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
919 students
William Fleming High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,957 students
| Measure | Northside High Roanoke, Virginia | William Fleming High Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 317 | #284 of 317 |
| National rank | #2700 of 16,910 | #5502 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 919 | 1,957 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,957 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 89% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 61.3).
- •Northside High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 71%).
- •Northside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 91.6%).
- •Northside High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.2).
- •William Fleming High is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 919.
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 Northside High better than William Fleming High?
On the Success Index (US), Northside High ranks higher (72.5 vs 61.3 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 Northside High and William Fleming High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside High: 919. William Fleming High: 1,957. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside High and William Fleming High rank in Virginia?
Northside High is 144th of 317 and William Fleming High is 284th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).