Patrick County High vs Tunstall High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patrick County High
Stuart · Public high · Grades 8–12
795 students
Tunstall High
Dry Fork · Public high · Grades 9–12
800 students
| Measure | Patrick County High Stuart, Virginia | Tunstall High Dry Fork, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 317 | #179 of 317 |
| National rank | #3352 of 16,910 | #3388 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 795 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 93% |
| city | Stuart | Dry Fork |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.8 vs 69.7).
- •Tunstall High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 90%).
- •Tunstall High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •Patrick County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 85.9%).
- •Patrick County High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Tunstall High is the larger school with 800 students compared with 795.
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 Patrick County High better than Tunstall High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Patrick County High and Tunstall High?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Stuart and Dry Fork in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patrick County High: 795. Tunstall High: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patrick County High and Tunstall High rank in Virginia?
Patrick County High is 177th of 317 and Tunstall High is 179th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).