Dan River High vs G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan River High
Ringgold · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
| Measure | Dan River High Ringgold, Virginia | G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 317 | #1124 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3448 of 16,910 | #36575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 583 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 115.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| city | Ringgold | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dan River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 33.0).
- •Dan River High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Dan River High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Dan River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 115.4%).
- •Dan River High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Dan River High is the larger school with 583 students compared with 571.
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 Dan River High better than G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dan River High ranks higher (69.4 vs 33.0 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 Dan River High and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Ringgold and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River High: 583. G.L.H. Johnson Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River High and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dan River High is 187th of 317 and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is 1124th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).