Dan River Middle vs Kentuck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 288 m 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
Kentuck Elementary
Ringgold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Dan River Middle Ringgold, Virginia | Kentuck Elementary Ringgold, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 340 | #533 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2110 of 15,369 | #9386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| city | Ringgold | Ringgold |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dan River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 72.8).
- •Kentuck Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Kentuck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 87.2%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.1).
- •Kentuck Elementary is the larger school with 478 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 Kentuck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dan River Middle ranks higher (76.3 vs 72.8 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 Kentuck Elementary?
About 288 m in a straight line, between Ringgold and Ringgold in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River Middle: 438. Kentuck Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River Middle and Kentuck Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dan River Middle is 141st of 340 and Kentuck Elementary is 533rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).