Blacksburg Middle vs Gilbert Linkous Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksburg Middle
Blacksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
958 students
Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Blacksburg Middle Blacksburg, Virginia | Gilbert Linkous Elementary Blacksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 340 | #79 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #244 of 15,369 | #731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 958 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| city | Blacksburg | Blacksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.6 vs 90.2).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Blacksburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 28.8%).
- •Gilbert Linkous Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.1).
- •Blacksburg Middle is the larger school with 958 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 Middle better than Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blacksburg Middle and Gilbert Linkous Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Blacksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg Middle: 958. Gilbert Linkous Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg Middle and Gilbert Linkous Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blacksburg Middle is 25th of 340 and Gilbert Linkous Elementary is 79th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).