Galax High vs Gladeville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galax High
Galax · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
Gladeville Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
| Measure | Galax High Galax, Virginia | Gladeville Elementary Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #216 of 317 | #702 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4036 of 16,910 | #12136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Galax | Galax |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladeville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 67.1).
- •Galax High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Galax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Galax High does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Galax High is the larger school with 432 students compared with 259.
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 Gladeville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gladeville Elementary ranks higher (68.8 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 High and Gladeville Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax High: 432. Gladeville Elementary: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax High and Gladeville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Galax High is 216th of 317 and Gladeville Elementary is 702nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).