Elk Knob Elementary vs Pennington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 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
Pennington Middle
Pennington Gap · Public middle · Grades 5–7
278 students
| Measure | Elk Knob Elementary Pennington Gap, Virginia | Pennington Middle Pennington Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #530 of 1,142 | #191 of 340 |
| National rank | #9372 of 50,301 | #2840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 291 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Pennington Gap | Pennington Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.8 vs 72.5).
- •Pennington Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Elk Knob Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.7).
- •Elk Knob Elementary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 278.
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 Pennington Middle?
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 Elk Knob Elementary and Pennington Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Pennington Gap and Pennington Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Knob Elementary: 291. Pennington Middle: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Knob Elementary and Pennington Middle rank in Virginia?
Elk Knob Elementary is 530th of 1,142 and Pennington Middle is 191st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).