Hidden Valley High vs Penn Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden Valley High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
832 students
Penn Forest Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Hidden Valley High Roanoke, Virginia | Penn Forest Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 317 | #182 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #468 of 16,910 | #1721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 832 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 92% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.8 vs 86.8).
- •Hidden Valley High does better on math proficiency (97% vs 92%).
- •Hidden Valley High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Hidden Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 28.7%).
- •Penn Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Hidden Valley High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 408.
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 Hidden Valley High better than Penn Forest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hidden Valley High and Penn Forest Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Valley High: 832. Penn Forest Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Valley High and Penn Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hidden Valley High is 38th of 317 and Penn Forest Elementary is 182nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).