Galax High vs West Point Middle/High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 379 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
West Point Middle/High
West Point · Public high · Grades 6–12
434 students
| Measure | Galax High Galax, Virginia | West Point Middle/High West Point, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #216 of 317 | #76 of 317 |
| National rank | #4036 of 16,910 | #967 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 432 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Galax | West Point |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Point Middle/High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 67.1).
- •West Point Middle/High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •West Point Middle/High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •West Point Middle/High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 88.9%).
- •West Point Middle/High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.9).
- •West Point Middle/High is the larger school with 434 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 High better than West Point Middle/High?
On the Success Index (US), West Point Middle/High ranks higher (82.4 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 West Point Middle/High?
About 379 km in a straight line, between Galax and West Point in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax High: 432. West Point Middle/High: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax High and West Point Middle/High rank in Virginia?
Galax High is 216th of 317 and West Point Middle/High is 76th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).