Galax Middle vs Gladeville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galax Middle
Galax · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Gladeville Elementary
Galax · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
| Measure | Galax Middle Galax, Virginia | Gladeville Elementary Galax, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 340 | #702 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3972 of 15,369 | #12136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 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 Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Galax Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Gladeville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Gladeville Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Galax Middle is the larger school with 335 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 Middle 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 Middle and Gladeville Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Galax and Galax in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galax Middle: 335. Gladeville Elementary: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galax Middle and Gladeville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Galax Middle is 263rd of 340 and Gladeville Elementary is 702nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).