Altavista Elementary vs Altavista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altavista Elementary
Altavista · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
Altavista High
Altavista · Public high · Grades 6–12
606 students
| Measure | Altavista Elementary Altavista, Virginia | Altavista High Altavista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,142 | #156 of 317 |
| National rank | #10100 of 50,301 | #2918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 497 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| city | Altavista | Altavista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.7 vs 71.5).
- •Altavista Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Altavista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 78.1%).
- •Altavista High does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.2).
- •Altavista High is the larger school with 606 students compared with 497.
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 Altavista Elementary better than Altavista High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Altavista Elementary and Altavista High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Altavista and Altavista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altavista Elementary: 497. Altavista High: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altavista Elementary and Altavista High rank in Virginia?
Altavista Elementary is 564th of 1,142 and Altavista High is 156th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).