Belle Heth Elementary vs McHarg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Heth Elementary
Radford · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
473 students
McHarg Elementary
Radford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
383 students
| Measure | Belle Heth Elementary Radford, Virginia | McHarg Elementary Radford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 1,142 | #1107 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8621 of 50,301 | #33522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 473 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 88% | – |
| city | Radford | Radford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Heth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 37.7).
- •Belle Heth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 88.8%).
- •McHarg Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •Belle Heth Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 383.
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 Belle Heth Elementary better than McHarg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Heth Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 37.7 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 Belle Heth Elementary and McHarg Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Radford and Radford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Heth Elementary: 473. McHarg Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Heth Elementary and McHarg Elementary rank in Virginia?
Belle Heth Elementary is 488th of 1,142 and McHarg Elementary is 1107th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).