Christiansburg Middle vs Falling Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christiansburg Middle
Christiansburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
Falling Branch Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Christiansburg Middle Christiansburg, Virginia | Falling Branch Elementary Christiansburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 340 | #509 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #596 of 15,369 | #8975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 778 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| city | Christiansburg | Christiansburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christiansburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 73.4).
- •Falling Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Falling Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Christiansburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 88.6%).
- •Christiansburg Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Christiansburg Middle is the larger school with 778 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 Middle better than Falling Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christiansburg Middle ranks higher (86.4 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 Middle and Falling Branch Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Christiansburg and Christiansburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christiansburg Middle: 778. Falling Branch Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christiansburg Middle and Falling Branch Elementary rank in Virginia?
Christiansburg Middle is 72nd of 340 and Falling Branch Elementary is 509th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).