John P. Fishwick Middle vs Lincoln Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John P. Fishwick Middle
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Lincoln Terrace Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
| Measure | John P. Fishwick Middle Roanoke, Virginia | Lincoln Terrace Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 340 | #1011 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4078 of 15,369 | #20338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John P. Fishwick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 56.9).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 102.4%).
- •Lincoln Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.7).
- •John P. Fishwick Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 287.
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 P. Fishwick Middle better than Lincoln Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John P. Fishwick Middle ranks higher (66.6 vs 56.9 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 P. Fishwick Middle and Lincoln Terrace Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John P. Fishwick Middle: 456. Lincoln Terrace Elementary: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John P. Fishwick Middle and Lincoln Terrace Elementary rank in Virginia?
John P. Fishwick Middle is 268th of 340 and Lincoln Terrace Elementary is 1011th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).