Cosby High School vs. Midlothian High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cosby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Midlothian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,330 students in grades 9-12, Cosby High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,990 students in grades 9-12, Midlothian High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,330 students
1,990 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#205 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
95%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
647
506
Grade 10 Students
553
497
Grade 11 Students
555
522
Grade 12 Students
575
465
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
69%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%