Callaway Elementary vs Ferrum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaway Elementary
Callaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
185 students
Ferrum Elementary
Ferrum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Callaway Elementary Callaway, Virginia | Ferrum Elementary Ferrum, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #476 of 1,142 | #712 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8434 of 50,301 | #12265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Callaway | Ferrum |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Callaway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 68.6).
- •Callaway Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Callaway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Callaway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 89%).
- •Callaway Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.4).
- •Ferrum Elementary is the larger school with 281 students compared with 185.
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 Callaway Elementary better than Ferrum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Callaway Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 68.6 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 Callaway Elementary and Ferrum Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Callaway and Ferrum in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway Elementary: 185. Ferrum Elementary: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway Elementary and Ferrum Elementary rank in Virginia?
Callaway Elementary is 476th of 1,142 and Ferrum Elementary is 712th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).