Blacksburg High vs Kipps Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 619 m 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
Kipps Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Blacksburg High Blacksburg, Virginia | Kipps Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 317 | #103 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #435 of 16,910 | #913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,325 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| city | Blacksburg | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipps Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 87.1).
- •Blacksburg High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Blacksburg High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 83%).
- •Kipps Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 24.1%).
- •Kipps Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Blacksburg High is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 358.
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 Kipps Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kipps Elementary ranks higher (89.4 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 Kipps Elementary?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg High: 1,325. Kipps Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg High and Kipps Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blacksburg High is 35th of 317 and Kipps Elementary is 103rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).