Carroll County High vs Fancy Gap Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll County High
Hillsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
Fancy Gap Elementary
Fancy Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
130 students
| Measure | Carroll County High Hillsville, Virginia | Fancy Gap Elementary Fancy Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 317 | #517 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4007 of 16,910 | #9168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,033 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 97.5% |
| city | Hillsville | Fancy Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fancy Gap Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 67.2).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 80%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Carroll County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 94.6%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.7).
- •Carroll County High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 130.
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 Carroll County High better than Fancy Gap Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fancy Gap Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 67.2 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 Carroll County High and Fancy Gap Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Hillsville and Fancy Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll County High: 1,033. Fancy Gap Elementary: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll County High and Fancy Gap Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carroll County High is 214th of 317 and Fancy Gap Elementary is 517th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).