Big Island Elementary vs Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Island Elementary
Big Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
Valley Elementary
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
184 students
| Measure | Big Island Elementary Big Island, Virginia | Valley Elementary Hot Springs, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 1,142 | #984 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10358 of 50,301 | #19022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 182 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Big Island | Hot Springs |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 58.8).
- •Big Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Big Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 100.5%).
- •Big Island Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 23.0).
- •Valley Elementary is the larger school with 184 students compared with 182.
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 Big Island Elementary better than Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Big Island Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 58.8 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 Big Island Elementary and Valley Elementary?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Big Island and Hot Springs in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Island Elementary: 182. Valley Elementary: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Island Elementary and Valley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Big Island Elementary is 583rd of 1,142 and Valley Elementary is 984th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).