James Wood High School vs. Sherando High School
Should I attend James Wood High School or Sherando 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 Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sherando High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,438 students in grades 9-12, James Wood 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 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,602 students in grades 9-12, Sherando High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,438 students
1,602 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#195 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
89%
Graduation Rate
94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
430
475
Grade 10 Students
350
386
Grade 11 Students
307
385
Grade 12 Students
351
356
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
82%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
