East Rockingham High vs McGaheysville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rockingham High
Elkton · Public high · Grades 9–12
821 students
McGaheysville Elementary
McGaheysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | East Rockingham High Elkton, Virginia | McGaheysville Elementary McGaheysville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #95 of 317 | #321 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1190 of 16,910 | #4266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| city | Elkton | McGaheysville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.5 vs 81.3).
- •East Rockingham High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •East Rockingham High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •McGaheysville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 41.3%).
- •East Rockingham High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •East Rockingham High is the larger school with 821 students compared with 262.
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 East Rockingham High better than McGaheysville 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 East Rockingham High and McGaheysville Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Elkton and McGaheysville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rockingham High: 821. McGaheysville Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rockingham High and McGaheysville Elementary rank in Virginia?
East Rockingham High is 95th of 317 and McGaheysville Elementary is 321st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).