Blue Ridge Elementary vs Gladesboro Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elementary
Ararat · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
223 students
Gladesboro Elementary
Hillsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
108 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elementary Ararat, Virginia | Gladesboro Elementary Hillsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,142 | #616 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10360 of 50,301 | #10793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 223 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Ararat | Hillsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.3 vs 70.7).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84.5%).
- •Gladesboro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 97.8%).
- •Gladesboro Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 223 students compared with 108.
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 Blue Ridge Elementary better than Gladesboro 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 Blue Ridge Elementary and Gladesboro Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Hillsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elementary: 223. Gladesboro Elementary: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elementary and Gladesboro Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blue Ridge Elementary is 584th of 1,142 and Gladesboro Elementary is 616th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).