Fancy Gap Elementary vs Hillsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fancy Gap Elementary
Fancy Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
130 students
Hillsville Elementary
Hillsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Fancy Gap Elementary Fancy Gap, Virginia | Hillsville Elementary Hillsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,142 | #496 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9168 of 50,301 | #8783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 130 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 84% |
| city | Fancy Gap | Hillsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.1 vs 73.7).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 84%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Hillsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 94.6%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.8).
- •Hillsville Elementary is the larger school with 461 students compared with 130.
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 Fancy Gap Elementary better than Hillsville Elementary?
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 Fancy Gap Elementary and Hillsville Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fancy Gap and Hillsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fancy Gap Elementary: 130. Hillsville Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fancy Gap Elementary and Hillsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fancy Gap Elementary is 517th of 1,142 and Hillsville Elementary is 496th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).