Gainesville High vs Glenkirk Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville High
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,648 students
Glenkirk Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Gainesville High Gainesville, Virginia | Glenkirk Elementary Gainesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #251 of 317 | #220 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4537 of 16,910 | #2201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,648 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenkirk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 65.0).
- •Glenkirk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 28.1%).
- •Gainesville High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •Gainesville High is the larger school with 2,648 students compared with 554.
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 Gainesville High better than Glenkirk Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenkirk Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 65.0 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 Gainesville High and Glenkirk Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville High: 2,648. Glenkirk Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville High and Glenkirk Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gainesville High is 251st of 317 and Glenkirk Elementary is 220th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).