Council Elementary/Middle vs Oakland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 121 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
Oakland Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
| Measure | Council Elementary/Middle Honaker, Virginia | Oakland Elementary Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,142 | #614 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14960 of 50,301 | #10745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 194 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.6% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Honaker | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 64.7).
- •Council Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 103.6%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Oakland Elementary is the larger school with 196 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 Oakland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary ranks higher (70.8 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 Oakland Elementary?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Honaker and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Council Elementary/Middle: 194. Oakland Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Council Elementary/Middle and Oakland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Council Elementary/Middle is 846th of 1,142 and Oakland Elementary is 614th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).