Highland Park Elementary vs John P. Fishwick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #703 of 1,142 | #268 of 340 |
| National rank | #12139 of 50,301 | #4078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.7% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 66.6).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 101.7%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 362.
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 Highland Park Elementary better than John P. Fishwick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 66.6 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 Highland Park Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary: 362. John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary and John P. Fishwick Middle rank in Virginia?
Highland Park Elementary is 703rd of 1,142 and John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).