Capital High School vs John Marshall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High School
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
John Marshall High School
Glen Dale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,048 students
| Measure | Capital High School Charleston, West Virginia | John Marshall High School Glen Dale, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 110 | #30 of 110 |
| National rank | #14340 of 16,910 | #11613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,051 | 1,048 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 1,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| city | Charleston | Glen Dale |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Marshall High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 25.2).
- •Capital High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •John Marshall High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.5).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 1,048.
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 Capital High School better than John Marshall High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Marshall High School ranks higher (37.4 vs 25.2 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 Capital High School and John Marshall High School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Glen Dale in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,051. John Marshall High School: 1,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and John Marshall High School rank in West Virginia?
Capital High School is 88th of 110 and John Marshall High School is 30th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).