Boones Mill Elementary vs Elk Knob Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boones Mill Elementary
Boones Mill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Elk Knob Elementary
Pennington Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
291 students
| Measure | Boones Mill Elementary Boones Mill, Virginia | Elk Knob Elementary Pennington Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #556 of 1,142 | #530 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9912 of 50,301 | #9372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 290 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Boones Mill | Pennington Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.0 vs 72.8).
- •Boones Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Boones Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Boones Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Elk Knob Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.5).
- •Elk Knob Elementary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 290.
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 Boones Mill Elementary better than Elk Knob 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 Boones Mill Elementary and Elk Knob Elementary?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Boones Mill and Pennington Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boones Mill Elementary: 290. Elk Knob Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boones Mill Elementary and Elk Knob Elementary rank in Virginia?
Boones Mill Elementary is 556th of 1,142 and Elk Knob Elementary is 530th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).