Galax Elementary vs Oakland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galax Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Oakland Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
| Measure | Galax Elementary Galax, Virginia | Oakland Elementary Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,142 | #614 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13360 of 50,301 | #10745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 667 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 82% |
| city | Galax | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 67.1).
- •Galax Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
- •Galax Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 196.
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 Oakland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 67.1 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 Galax Elementary and Oakland Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax Elementary: 667. Oakland Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax Elementary and Oakland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Galax Elementary is 767th of 1,142 and Oakland Elementary is 614th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).