G.L.H. Johnson Elementary vs Galileo Magnet High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
Galileo Magnet High
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
| Measure | G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Danville, Virginia | Galileo Magnet High Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,142 | #171 of 317 |
| National rank | #36575 of 50,301 | #3181 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 571 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 115.4% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 97.5% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 33.0).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 37%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.2% vs 115.4%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.0).
- •G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 260.
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 G.L.H. Johnson Elementary better than Galileo Magnet High?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo Magnet High ranks higher (70.5 vs 33.0 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 G.L.H. Johnson Elementary and Galileo Magnet High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary: 571. Galileo Magnet High: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G.L.H. Johnson Elementary and Galileo Magnet High rank in Virginia?
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is 1124th of 1,142 and Galileo Magnet High is 171st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).