James River High School vs. Cosby High School
Should I attend James River High School or Cosby High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cosby 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 1,915 students in grades 9-12, James River High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,915 students
2,330 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
128 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#194 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
92%
Graduation Rate
92%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
492
647
Grade 10 Students
490
553
Grade 11 Students
441
555
Grade 12 Students
492
575
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
7%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
58%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%