Fairview Elementary vs Northside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Northside High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
919 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Northside High Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #906 of 1,142 | #144 of 317 |
| National rank | #16308 of 50,301 | #2700 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 479 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 89% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 62.7).
- •Northside High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 76%).
- •Northside High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 64%).
- •Northside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Northside High is the larger school with 919 students compared with 479.
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 Northside High?
On the Success Index (US), Northside High ranks higher (72.5 vs 62.7 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 Northside High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 479. Northside High: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Northside High rank in Virginia?
Fairview Elementary is 906th of 1,142 and Northside High is 144th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).