Fairview Elementary vs Mount Airy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 159 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
Mount Airy Elementary
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
141 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Galax, Virginia | Mount Airy Elementary Gretna, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,142 | #673 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9109 of 50,301 | #11676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 146 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 72% |
| city | Galax | Gretna |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 69.5).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 72%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Mount Airy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Mount Airy Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.2).
- •Fairview Elementary is the larger school with 146 students compared with 141.
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 Mount Airy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 69.5 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 Mount Airy Elementary?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Galax and Gretna in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 146. Mount Airy Elementary: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Mount Airy Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fairview Elementary is 515th of 1,142 and Mount Airy Elementary is 673rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).