Fairview Elementary vs Galax Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students
Galax Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Galax, Virginia | Galax Elementary Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,142 | #767 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9109 of 50,301 | #13360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 146 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 89% |
| city | Galax | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 67.1).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 89%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 75%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.6).
- •Galax Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 146.
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 Fairview Elementary better than Galax Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 67.1 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 Fairview Elementary and Galax Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 146. Galax Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Galax Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairview Elementary is 515th of 1,142 and Galax Elementary is 767th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).