Matoaca High School vs. Cosby High School
Should I attend Matoaca 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
Matoaca 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 1,650 students in grades 9-12, Matoaca High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
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
1,650 students
2,330 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
128 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#194 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
92%
Graduation Rate
90%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
451
647
Grade 10 Students
426
553
Grade 11 Students
379
555
Grade 12 Students
394
575
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
40%
15%
% White
45%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%