Fries Elementary vs Galax Middle
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.
Fries Elementary
Fries · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
231 students
Galax Middle
Galax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Fries Elementary Fries, Virginia | Galax Middle Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,142 | #263 of 340 |
| National rank | #8905 of 50,301 | #3972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 231 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 90% |
| city | Fries | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fries Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 67.1).
- •Galax Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Fries Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Fries Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Fries Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.6).
- •Galax Middle is the larger school with 335 students compared with 231.
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 Fries Elementary better than Galax Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fries Elementary ranks higher (73.5 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 Fries Elementary and Galax Middle?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Fries and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fries Elementary: 231. Galax Middle: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fries Elementary and Galax Middle rank in Virginia?
Fries Elementary is 504th of 1,142 and Galax Middle is 263rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).