Fancy Gap Elementary vs Rich Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 87 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
Rich Valley Elementary
Saltville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
126 students
| Measure | Fancy Gap Elementary Fancy Gap, Virginia | Rich Valley Elementary Saltville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,142 | #695 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9168 of 50,301 | #12029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 130 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 101.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 92% |
| city | Fancy Gap | Saltville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fancy Gap Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 69.0).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 101.6%).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.5).
- •Fancy Gap Elementary is the larger school with 130 students compared with 126.
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 Rich Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fancy Gap Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 69.0 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 Fancy Gap Elementary and Rich Valley Elementary?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Fancy Gap and Saltville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fancy Gap Elementary: 130. Rich Valley Elementary: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fancy Gap Elementary and Rich Valley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fancy Gap Elementary is 517th of 1,142 and Rich Valley Elementary is 695th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).