Callaghan Elementary vs Mount Olivet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaghan Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Mount Olivet Elementary
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Callaghan Elementary Covington, Virginia | Mount Olivet Elementary Martinsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,142 | #926 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13061 of 50,301 | #16930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Covington | Martinsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Callaghan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 61.8).
- •Mount Olivet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Callaghan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 100.4%).
- •Callaghan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Mount Olivet Elementary is the larger school with 271 students compared with 270.
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 Callaghan Elementary better than Mount Olivet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Callaghan Elementary ranks higher (67.5 vs 61.8 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 Callaghan Elementary and Mount Olivet Elementary?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Covington and Martinsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaghan Elementary: 270. Mount Olivet Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaghan Elementary and Mount Olivet Elementary rank in Virginia?
Callaghan Elementary is 749th of 1,142 and Mount Olivet Elementary is 926th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).