Elk Knob Elementary vs Lee High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Knob Elementary
Pennington Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
291 students
Lee High
Jonesville · Public high · Grades 8–12
803 students
| Measure | Elk Knob Elementary Pennington Gap, Virginia | Lee High Jonesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 1,142 | #306 of 317 |
| National rank | #9372 of 50,301 | #6798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 291 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| city | Pennington Gap | Jonesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Knob Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 56.0).
- •Elk Knob Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Elk Knob Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Elk Knob Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 100.5%).
- •Elk Knob Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.1).
- •Lee High is the larger school with 803 students compared with 291.
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 Elk Knob Elementary better than Lee High?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Knob Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 56.0 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 Elk Knob Elementary and Lee High?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Pennington Gap and Jonesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Knob Elementary: 291. Lee High: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Knob Elementary and Lee High rank in Virginia?
Elk Knob Elementary is 530th of 1,142 and Lee High is 306th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).