Dan River Middle vs G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan River Middle
Ringgold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
| Measure | Dan River Middle Ringgold, Virginia | G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 340 | #1124 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2110 of 15,369 | #36575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 115.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 52% |
| city | Ringgold | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dan River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 33.0).
- •Dan River Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 37%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 115.4%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.0).
- •G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 438.
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 Middle better than G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dan River Middle ranks higher (76.3 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 Middle and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Ringgold and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River Middle: 438. G.L.H. Johnson Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River Middle and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dan River Middle is 141st of 340 and G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is 1124th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).