John N. Dalton Intermediate vs Riverlawn 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.
John N. Dalton Intermediate
Radford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
265 students
Riverlawn Elementary
Fairlawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | John N. Dalton Intermediate Radford, Virginia | Riverlawn Elementary Fairlawn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #184 of 340 | #725 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2753 of 15,369 | #12611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| city | Radford | Fairlawn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John N. Dalton Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 68.2).
- •Riverlawn Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •John N. Dalton Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •John N. Dalton Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 91.6%).
- •Riverlawn Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Riverlawn Elementary is the larger school with 380 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 Riverlawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks higher (72.9 vs 68.2 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 Riverlawn Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Radford and Fairlawn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John N. Dalton Intermediate: 265. Riverlawn Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John N. Dalton Intermediate and Riverlawn Elementary rank in Virginia?
John N. Dalton Intermediate is 184th of 340 and Riverlawn Elementary is 725th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).