Garden City Elementary vs John P. Fishwick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,142 | #268 of 340 |
| National rank | #11003 of 50,301 | #4078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 66.6).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.7%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.7).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 302.
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 Garden City Elementary better than John P. Fishwick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Elementary ranks higher (70.4 vs 66.6 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 Garden City Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary: 302. John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle rank in Virginia?
Garden City Elementary is 630th of 1,142 and John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).