Giles High vs Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giles High
Pearisburg · Public high · Grades 8–12
530 students
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle
Pearisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
440 students
| Measure | Giles High Pearisburg, Virginia | Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle Pearisburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 317 | #352 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2688 of 16,910 | #5372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 530 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| city | Pearisburg | Pearisburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 72.5).
- •Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Giles High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 66.8%).
- •Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.3).
- •Giles High is the larger school with 530 students compared with 440.
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 Giles High better than Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle ranks higher (79.3 vs 72.5 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 Giles High and Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pearisburg and Pearisburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giles High: 530. Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giles High and Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle rank in Virginia?
Giles High is 143rd of 317 and Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle is 352nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).