Galax High vs Galax Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 129 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galax High
Galax · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
Galax Middle
Galax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
| Measure | Galax High Galax, Virginia | Galax Middle Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 317 | #263 of 340 |
| National rank | #4036 of 16,910 | #3972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 432 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 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 87%).
- •Galax High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Galax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Galax High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Galax High is the larger school with 432 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 High 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 High and Galax Middle?
About 129 m in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax High: 432. Galax Middle: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax High and Galax Middle rank in Virginia?
Galax High is 216th of 317 and Galax Middle is 263rd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).