Woodside High vs Yorktown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 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
Yorktown Elementary
Yorktown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Woodside High Newport News, Virginia | Yorktown Elementary Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #237 of 317 | #342 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4416 of 16,910 | #5009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,723 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 1,723 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| city | Newport News | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorktown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 65.5).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Woodside High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 96.7%).
- •Yorktown Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
- •Woodside High is the larger school with 1,723 students compared with 599.
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 Yorktown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yorktown Elementary ranks higher (80.0 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 Yorktown Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Woodside High: 1,723. Yorktown Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Woodside High and Yorktown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Woodside High is 237th of 317 and Yorktown Elementary is 342nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).