York High vs York River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
York High
Yorktown · Public high · Grades 9–12
947 students
York River Academy
Yorktown · Charter high · Grades 9–12
72 students
| Measure | York High Yorktown, Virginia | York River Academy Yorktown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #41 of 317 | #28 of 317 |
| National rank | #527 of 16,910 | #364 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 947 | 72 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 72 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 90% |
| city | Yorktown | Yorktown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York River Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 86.3).
- •York High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 90%).
- •York River Academy does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 13.9).
- •York High is the larger school with 947 students compared with 72.
- •York High is a public school while York River Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 York High better than York River Academy?
On the Success Index (US), York River Academy ranks higher (88.1 vs 86.3 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 York High and York River Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Yorktown and Yorktown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
York High: 947. York River Academy: 72. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do York High and York River Academy rank in Virginia?
York High is 41st of 317 and York River Academy is 28th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).