Keister Elementary vs Rocktown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keister Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Rocktown High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
| Measure | Keister Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Rocktown High Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,142 | #316 of 317 |
| National rank | #30638 of 50,301 | #13430 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 475 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keister Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 29.6).
- •Rocktown High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 85.1%).
- •Keister Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Rocktown High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 475.
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 Keister Elementary better than Rocktown High?
On the Success Index (US), Keister Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 29.6 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 Keister Elementary and Rocktown High?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keister Elementary: 475. Rocktown High: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keister Elementary and Rocktown High rank in Virginia?
Keister Elementary is 1098th of 1,142 and Rocktown High is 316th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).