Park View High vs Varina High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park View High
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,409 students
Varina High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,420 students
| Measure | Park View High Sterling, Virginia | Varina High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 317 | #243 of 317 |
| National rank | #3613 of 16,910 | #4474 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,409 | 1,420 |
| Enrollment | 1,409 | 1,420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| city | Sterling | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park View High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 65.3).
- •Varina High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Varina High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Park View High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 86.3%).
- •Park View High does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.8).
- •Varina High is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 1,409.
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 Park View High better than Varina High?
On the Success Index (US), Park View High ranks higher (68.8 vs 65.3 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 Park View High and Varina High?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park View High: 1,409. Varina High: 1,420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park View High and Varina High rank in Virginia?
Park View High is 192nd of 317 and Varina High is 243rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).