Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary vs Fairview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary
Bluefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
144 students
Fairview Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students
| Measure | Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary Bluefield, Virginia | Fairview Elementary Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #784 of 1,142 | #515 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13749 of 50,301 | #9109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 144 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 95% |
| city | Bluefield | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 66.5).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 72%).
- •Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 94.5%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.4).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 146 students compared with 144.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary better than Fairview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 66.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary and Fairview Elementary?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Bluefield and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary: 144. Fairview Elementary: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary and Fairview Elementary rank in Virginia?
Abb's Valley-Boissevain Elementary is 784th of 1,142 and Fairview Elementary is 515th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).