Cave Spring Middle vs Penn Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cave Spring Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
Penn Forest Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Cave Spring Middle Roanoke, Virginia | Penn Forest Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #46 of 340 | #182 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #411 of 15,369 | #1721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 746 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 92% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cave Spring Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 86.8).
- •Cave Spring Middle does better on math proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •Penn Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 30.4%).
- •Cave Spring Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Cave Spring Middle is the larger school with 746 students compared with 408.
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 Middle better than Penn Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cave Spring Middle ranks higher (88.4 vs 86.8 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 Middle and Penn Forest Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cave Spring Middle: 746. Penn Forest Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cave Spring Middle and Penn Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cave Spring Middle is 46th of 340 and Penn Forest Elementary is 182nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).