Blacksburg High vs Gilbert Linkous Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksburg High
Blacksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Blacksburg High Blacksburg, Virginia | Gilbert Linkous Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 317 | #79 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #435 of 16,910 | #731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,325 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Blacksburg | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert Linkous Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 87.1).
- •Blacksburg High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 82%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 28.8%).
- •Gilbert Linkous Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Blacksburg High is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 292.
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 Blacksburg High better than Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert Linkous Elementary ranks higher (90.2 vs 87.1 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 Blacksburg High and Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg High: 1,325. Gilbert Linkous Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg High and Gilbert Linkous Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blacksburg High is 35th of 317 and Gilbert Linkous Elementary is 79th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).