Dan River Middle 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 Middle
Ringgold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
Southside Elementary
Blairs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Dan River Middle Ringgold, Virginia | Southside Elementary Blairs, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 340 | #440 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2110 of 15,369 | #7621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 94% |
| city | Ringgold | Blairs |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.3 vs 75.6).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 87%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 85.4%).
- •Dan River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.0).
- •Dan River Middle is the larger school with 438 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 Middle better than Southside Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dan River Middle and Southside Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ringgold and Blairs in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan River Middle: 438. Southside Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan River Middle and Southside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dan River Middle is 141st of 340 and Southside Elementary is 440th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).