Chilhowie Elementary vs Saltville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilhowie Elementary
Chiilhowie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Saltville Elementary
Saltville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
189 students
| Measure | Chilhowie Elementary Chiilhowie, Virginia | Saltville Elementary Saltville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #963 of 1,142 | #715 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18253 of 50,301 | #12302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 101.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Chiilhowie | Saltville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saltville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 59.9).
- •Saltville Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Saltville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Chilhowie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 101.6%).
- •Saltville Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Chilhowie Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 189.
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 Chilhowie Elementary better than Saltville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saltville Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 59.9 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 Chilhowie Elementary and Saltville Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Chiilhowie and Saltville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chilhowie Elementary: 589. Saltville Elementary: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chilhowie Elementary and Saltville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Chilhowie Elementary is 963rd of 1,142 and Saltville Elementary is 715th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).