John N. Dalton Intermediate vs McHarg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John N. Dalton Intermediate
Radford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
265 students
McHarg Elementary
Radford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
383 students
| Measure | John N. Dalton Intermediate Radford, Virginia | McHarg Elementary Radford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 340 | #1107 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2753 of 15,369 | #33522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 265 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 86% | – |
| city | Radford | Radford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John N. Dalton Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 37.7).
- •John N. Dalton Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 88.8%).
- •McHarg Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •McHarg Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 265.
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 John N. Dalton Intermediate better than McHarg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks higher (72.9 vs 37.7 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 John N. Dalton Intermediate and McHarg Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Radford and Radford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John N. Dalton Intermediate: 265. McHarg Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John N. Dalton Intermediate and McHarg Elementary rank in Virginia?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is 184th of 340 and McHarg Elementary is 1107th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).