Burlington Elementary vs Northside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Northside Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | Burlington Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Northside Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,142 | #167 of 340 |
| National rank | #14834 of 50,301 | #2544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 530 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 64.9).
- •Northside Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Northside Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Northside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 90%).
- •Northside Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Northside Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 530.
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 Burlington Elementary better than Northside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Middle ranks higher (74.0 vs 64.9 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 Burlington Elementary and Northside Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Elementary: 530. Northside Middle: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Elementary and Northside Middle rank in Virginia?
Burlington Elementary is 837th of 1,142 and Northside Middle is 167th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).