Council Elementary/Middle vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Council Elementary/Middle
Honaker · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
194 students
Laurel Elementary
Austinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Council Elementary/Middle Honaker, Virginia | Laurel Elementary Austinville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,142 | #557 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14960 of 50,301 | #9939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 194 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.6% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Honaker | Austinville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 64.7).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 103.6%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 199 students compared with 194.
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 Council Elementary/Middle better than Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 64.7 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 Council Elementary/Middle and Laurel Elementary?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Honaker and Austinville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Council Elementary/Middle: 194. Laurel Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Council Elementary/Middle and Laurel Elementary rank in Virginia?
Council Elementary/Middle is 846th of 1,142 and Laurel Elementary is 557th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).