Fulks Run Elementary vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulks Run Elementary
Fulks Run · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
Laurel Elementary
Austinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Fulks Run Elementary Fulks Run, Virginia | Laurel Elementary Austinville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1001 of 1,142 | #557 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19712 of 50,301 | #9939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 198 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| city | Fulks Run | Austinville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 57.8).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Fulks Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 199 students compared with 198.
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 Fulks Run Elementary better than Laurel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 57.8 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 Fulks Run Elementary and Laurel Elementary?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Fulks Run and Austinville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulks Run Elementary: 198. Laurel Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulks Run Elementary and Laurel Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fulks Run Elementary is 1001st of 1,142 and Laurel Elementary is 557th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).