Dan River Middle vs Glenvar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 102 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
Glenvar Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
| Measure | Dan River Middle Ringgold, Virginia | Glenvar Middle Salem, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #141 of 340 | #47 of 340 |
| National rank | #2110 of 15,369 | #415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| city | Ringgold | Salem |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenvar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 76.3).
- •Glenvar Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Glenvar Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Glenvar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 85.4%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
- •Dan River Middle is the larger school with 438 students compared with 433.
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 Glenvar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Glenvar Middle ranks higher (88.4 vs 76.3 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 Glenvar Middle?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Ringgold and Salem in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River Middle: 438. Glenvar Middle: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River Middle and Glenvar Middle rank in Virginia?
Dan River Middle is 141st of 340 and Glenvar Middle is 47th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).