Fairview Elementary vs Galax High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.9 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 High
Galax · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Galax, Virginia | Galax High Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,142 | #216 of 317 |
| National rank | #9109 of 50,301 | #4036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 146 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 87% |
| 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 87%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Galax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 94.5%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.9).
- •Galax High is the larger school with 432 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 High?
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 High?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 146. Galax High: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Galax High rank in Virginia?
Fairview Elementary is 515th of 1,142 and Galax High is 216th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).