McHarg Elementary vs Radford High
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.
McHarg Elementary
Radford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
383 students
Radford High
Radford · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
| Measure | McHarg Elementary Radford, Virginia | Radford High Radford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,142 | #113 of 317 |
| National rank | #33522 of 50,301 | #1922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 383 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 92% |
| Math proficiency | – | 88% |
| city | Radford | Radford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Radford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 37.7).
- •Radford High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 88.8%).
- •Radford High does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Radford High is the larger school with 506 students compared with 383.
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 McHarg Elementary better than Radford High?
On the Success Index (US), Radford High ranks higher (76.1 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 McHarg Elementary and Radford High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Radford and Radford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McHarg Elementary: 383. Radford High: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McHarg Elementary and Radford High rank in Virginia?
McHarg Elementary is 1107th of 1,142 and Radford High is 113th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).