Dan River High vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.1 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
Southside Elementary
Blairs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Dan River High Ringgold, Virginia | Southside Elementary Blairs, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #187 of 317 | #440 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3448 of 16,910 | #7621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 583 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| city | Ringgold | Blairs |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 69.4).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Dan River High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 85.6%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Dan River High is the larger school with 583 students compared with 428.
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 Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 69.4 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 Dan River High and Southside Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ringgold and Blairs in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River High: 583. Southside Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River High and Southside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dan River High is 187th of 317 and Southside Elementary is 440th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).