John Handley High School vs. James Wood High School
Should I attend John Handley High School or James Wood 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
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James Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, John Handley High School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,343 students
1,438 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#437 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
82%
Graduation Rate
86%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
404
430
Grade 10 Students
324
350
Grade 11 Students
317
307
Grade 12 Students
298
351
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
38%
11%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
42%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%