Keister Elementary vs Skyline Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 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
Skyline Middle
Harrisonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
| Measure | Keister Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Skyline Middle Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,142 | #301 of 340 |
| National rank | #30638 of 50,301 | #5146 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyline Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 42.0).
- •Skyline Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Skyline Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Keister Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 85.6%).
- •Skyline Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Skyline Middle is the larger school with 738 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 Skyline Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Skyline Middle ranks higher (61.5 vs 42.0 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 Skyline Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keister Elementary: 475. Skyline Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keister Elementary and Skyline Middle rank in Virginia?
Keister Elementary is 1098th of 1,142 and Skyline Middle is 301st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).