Galax Elementary vs Galax High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 437 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galax Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Galax High
Galax · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Galax Elementary Galax, Virginia | Galax High Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,142 | #216 of 317 |
| National rank | #13360 of 50,301 | #4036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 667 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| city | Galax | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 67.1).
- •Galax Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Galax High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Galax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Galax Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •Galax Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 432.
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 Galax Elementary better than Galax High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Galax Elementary and Galax High?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax Elementary: 667. Galax High: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax Elementary and Galax High rank in Virginia?
Galax Elementary is 767th of 1,142 and Galax High is 216th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).