Christiansburg High vs Falling Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christiansburg High
Christiansburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,072 students
Falling Branch Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Christiansburg High Christiansburg, Virginia | Falling Branch Elementary Christiansburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 317 | #509 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #864 of 16,910 | #8975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,072 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 84% |
| city | Christiansburg | Christiansburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christiansburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 73.4).
- •Christiansburg High does better on math proficiency (93% vs 84%).
- •Christiansburg High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Christiansburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 88.6%).
- •Falling Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Christiansburg High is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 535.
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 Christiansburg High better than Falling Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christiansburg High ranks higher (83.0 vs 73.4 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 Christiansburg High and Falling Branch Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Christiansburg and Christiansburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christiansburg High: 1,072. Falling Branch Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christiansburg High and Falling Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Christiansburg High is 65th of 317 and Falling Branch Elementary is 509th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).