Gate City High vs Hilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate City High
Gate City · Public high · Grades 9–12
592 students
Hilton Elementary
Hiltons · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students
| Measure | Gate City High Gate City, Virginia | Hilton Elementary Hiltons, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 317 | #366 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2902 of 16,910 | #5783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 592 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 97.5% |
| city | Gate City | Hiltons |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 71.6).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 80.4%).
- •Hilton Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •Gate City High is the larger school with 592 students compared with 159.
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 Gate City High better than Hilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hilton Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.6 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 Gate City High and Hilton Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Gate City and Hiltons in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City High: 592. Hilton Elementary: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City High and Hilton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Gate City High is 155th of 317 and Hilton Elementary is 366th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).