Hurt Park Elementary vs Virginia Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurt Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Virginia Heights Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Hurt Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Virginia Heights Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,142 | #687 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19358 of 50,301 | #11904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 58.3).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Hurt Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.2% vs 102.4%).
- •Hurt Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.7).
- •Hurt Park Elementary is the larger school with 321 students compared with 245.
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 Hurt Park Elementary better than Virginia Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Heights Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 58.3 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 Hurt Park Elementary and Virginia Heights Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurt Park Elementary: 321. Virginia Heights Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurt Park Elementary and Virginia Heights Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hurt Park Elementary is 992nd of 1,142 and Virginia Heights Elementary is 687th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).