Woodside High vs York High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Woodside High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students
York High
Yorktown · Public high · Grades 9–12
947 students
| Measure | Woodside High Newport News, Virginia | York High Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #237 of 317 | #41 of 317 |
| National rank | #4416 of 16,910 | #527 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,723 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 1,723 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 93% |
| city | Newport News | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 65.5).
- •York High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 87%).
- •York High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •York High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 96.7%).
- •York High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Woodside High is the larger school with 1,723 students compared with 947.
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 Woodside High better than York High?
On the Success Index (US), York High ranks higher (86.3 vs 65.5 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 Woodside High and York High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Woodside High: 1,723. York High: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Woodside High and York High rank in Virginia?
Woodside High is 237th of 317 and York High is 41st of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).