James Madison Middle vs Virginia Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
Virginia Heights Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | James Madison Middle Roanoke, Virginia | Virginia Heights Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #275 of 340 | #687 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4262 of 15,369 | #11904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 87% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 65.6).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 102.4%).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.2).
- •James Madison Middle is the larger school with 598 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 James Madison Middle better than Virginia Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Heights Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 65.6 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 James Madison Middle and Virginia Heights Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Middle: 598. Virginia Heights Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Middle and Virginia Heights Elementary rank in Virginia?
James Madison Middle is 275th of 340 and Virginia Heights Elementary is 687th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).