Westmoreland High School vs. Colonial Beach High School
Should you attend Westmoreland High School or Colonial Beach 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
Top Rankings
Westmoreland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Colonial Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades 9-12, Westmoreland 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 226 students in grades 8-12, Colonial Beach High School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
488 students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#482 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
≥90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
48
Grade 9 Students
122
46
Grade 10 Students
113
45
Grade 11 Students
127
50
Grade 12 Students
126
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
18%
6%
% Black
39%
23%
% White
39%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%