Belview Elementary vs Blacksburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belview Elementary
Radford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
Blacksburg High
Blacksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students
| Measure | Belview Elementary Radford, Virginia | Blacksburg High Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #389 of 1,142 | #35 of 317 |
| National rank | #6351 of 50,301 | #435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 245 | 1,325 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 1,325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Radford | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 77.6).
- •Blacksburg High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 72%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 60%).
- •Belview Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.1).
- •Blacksburg High is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 245.
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 Belview Elementary better than Blacksburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Blacksburg High ranks higher (87.1 vs 77.6 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 Belview Elementary and Blacksburg High?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Radford and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belview Elementary: 245. Blacksburg High: 1,325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belview Elementary and Blacksburg High rank in Virginia?
Belview Elementary is 389th of 1,142 and Blacksburg High is 35th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).