Herman L. Horn Elementary vs Morningside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman L. Horn Elementary
Vinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Morningside Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Herman L. Horn Elementary Vinton, Virginia | Morningside Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,142 | #862 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9719 of 50,301 | #15342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Vinton | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herman L. Horn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 64.2).
- •Herman L. Horn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 101.4%).
- •Herman L. Horn Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Herman L. Horn Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 278.
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 Herman L. Horn Elementary better than Morningside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Herman L. Horn Elementary ranks higher (72.3 vs 64.2 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 Herman L. Horn Elementary and Morningside Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Vinton and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman L. Horn Elementary: 399. Morningside Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman L. Horn Elementary and Morningside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Herman L. Horn Elementary is 547th of 1,142 and Morningside Elementary is 862nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).