Giles High vs Narrows Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.6 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
Narrows Elementary/Middle
Narrows · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
514 students
| Measure | Giles High Pearisburg, Virginia | Narrows Elementary/Middle Narrows, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 317 | #436 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2688 of 16,910 | #7533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 530 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| city | Pearisburg | Narrows |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Narrows Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 72.5).
- •Narrows Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Giles High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Narrows Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 66.8%).
- •Giles High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Giles High is the larger school with 530 students compared with 514.
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 Narrows Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Narrows Elementary/Middle ranks higher (75.7 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 Narrows Elementary/Middle?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Pearisburg and Narrows in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giles High: 530. Narrows Elementary/Middle: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giles High and Narrows Elementary/Middle rank in Virginia?
Giles High is 143rd of 317 and Narrows Elementary/Middle is 436th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).