G.W. Carver Elementary vs Magna Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G.W. Carver Elementary
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Magna Vista High
Ridgeway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,147 students
| Measure | G.W. Carver Elementary Martinsville, Virginia | Magna Vista High Ridgeway, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #924 of 1,142 | #209 of 317 |
| National rank | #16916 of 50,301 | #3937 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,147 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| city | Martinsville | Ridgeway |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magna Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 61.8).
- •G.W. Carver Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Magna Vista High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 73%).
- •Magna Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 102%).
- •Magna Vista High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Magna Vista High is the larger school with 1,147 students compared with 460.
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.W. Carver Elementary better than Magna Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Magna Vista High ranks higher (67.5 vs 61.8 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 G.W. Carver Elementary and Magna Vista High?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Martinsville and Ridgeway in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G.W. Carver Elementary: 460. Magna Vista High: 1,147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G.W. Carver Elementary and Magna Vista High rank in Virginia?
G.W. Carver Elementary is 924th of 1,142 and Magna Vista High is 209th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).