Cave Spring Elementary vs Cave Spring High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cave Spring Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Cave Spring High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
| Measure | Cave Spring Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Cave Spring High Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #178 of 1,142 | #46 of 317 |
| National rank | #1662 of 50,301 | #583 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 1,046 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 92% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cave Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 85.6).
- •Cave Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Cave Spring High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Cave Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 27.2%).
- •Cave Spring High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Cave Spring High is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 489.
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 Cave Spring Elementary better than Cave Spring High?
On the Success Index (US), Cave Spring Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 85.6 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 Cave Spring Elementary and Cave Spring High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cave Spring Elementary: 489. Cave Spring High: 1,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cave Spring Elementary and Cave Spring High rank in Virginia?
Cave Spring Elementary is 178th of 1,142 and Cave Spring High is 46th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).