Cave Spring High vs Green Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cave Spring High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
Green Valley Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Cave Spring High Roanoke, Virginia | Green Valley Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 317 | #275 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #583 of 16,910 | #2894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,046 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cave Spring High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 84.0).
- •Cave Spring High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Cave Spring High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 86%).
- •Cave Spring High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 44.3%).
- •Green Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Cave Spring High is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 483.
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 High better than Green Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cave Spring High ranks higher (85.6 vs 84.0 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 High and Green Valley Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cave Spring High: 1,046. Green Valley Elementary: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cave Spring High and Green Valley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cave Spring High is 46th of 317 and Green Valley Elementary is 275th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).