G.L.H. Johnson Elementary vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.2 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
Southside Elementary
Blairs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Danville, Virginia | Southside Elementary Blairs, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,142 | #440 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #36575 of 50,301 | #7621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 115.4% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 94% |
| city | Danville | Blairs |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 33.0).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 52%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 37%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 115.4%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 428.
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 Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (75.6 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 Southside Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Danville and Blairs in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary: 571. Southside Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G.L.H. Johnson Elementary and Southside Elementary rank in Virginia?
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is 1124th of 1,142 and Southside Elementary is 440th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).