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Green Run Collegiate vs. Frank W. Cox High School

Should you attend Green Run Collegiate or Frank W. Cox High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Green Run Collegiate
1700 Dahlia Drive, Attn: Rian
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Frank W. Cox High School
2425 Shorehaven Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Green Run Collegiate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Frank W. Cox High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Green Run Collegiate ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,648 students in grades 9-12, Frank W. Cox High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
376 students
1,648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Green Run Collegiate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frank W. Cox High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Green Run Collegiate.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frank W. Cox High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Green Run Collegiate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frank W. Cox High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Green Run Collegiate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Cox High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#21 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
#115 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Green Run Collegiate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frank W. Cox High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Green Run Collegiate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank W. Cox High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Green Run Collegiate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank W. Cox High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 20% in VA)
91%
(Top 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Green Run Collegiate with the average graduation rate observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Frank W. Cox High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Green Run Collegiate by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frank W. Cox High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
119
428
Grade 10 Students
95
439
Grade 11 Students
86
366
Grade 12 Students
76
415

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Green Run Collegiate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Green Run Collegiate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Green Run Collegiate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Green Run Collegiate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Green Run Collegiate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frank W. Cox High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Green Run Collegiate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frank W. Cox High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Green Run Collegiate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frank W. Cox High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Green Run Collegiate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frank W. Cox High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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