Carroll County Middle vs Fancy Gap Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll County Middle
Hillsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
Fancy Gap Elementary
Fancy Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
130 students
| Measure | Carroll County Middle Hillsville, Virginia | Fancy Gap Elementary Fancy Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #190 of 340 | #517 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2830 of 15,369 | #9168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 747 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 97.5% |
| city | Hillsville | Fancy Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.5 vs 73.1).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 85%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Carroll County Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 94.6%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.7).
- •Carroll County Middle is the larger school with 747 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 Middle better than Fancy Gap 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 Carroll County Middle and Fancy Gap Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Hillsville and Fancy Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll County Middle: 747. Fancy Gap Elementary: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll County Middle and Fancy Gap Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carroll County Middle is 190th of 340 and Fancy Gap Elementary is 517th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).