Galax Elementary vs Galax Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 456 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 Middle
Galax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Galax Elementary Galax, Virginia | Galax Middle Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,142 | #263 of 340 |
| National rank | #13360 of 50,301 | #3972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| city | Galax | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 67.1).
- •Galax Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Galax Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Galax Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Galax Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Galax Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 335.
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 Middle?
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 Middle?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax Elementary: 667. Galax Middle: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax Elementary and Galax Middle rank in Virginia?
Galax Elementary is 767th of 1,142 and Galax Middle is 263rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).