McHarg Elementary vs Riverlawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 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
Riverlawn Elementary
Fairlawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | McHarg Elementary Radford, Virginia | Riverlawn Elementary Fairlawn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,142 | #725 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #33522 of 50,301 | #12611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Radford | Fairlawn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverlawn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 37.7).
- •McHarg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 91.6%).
- •Riverlawn Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
- •McHarg Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 380.
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 Riverlawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverlawn Elementary ranks higher (68.2 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 Riverlawn Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Radford and Fairlawn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McHarg Elementary: 383. Riverlawn Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McHarg Elementary and Riverlawn Elementary rank in Virginia?
McHarg Elementary is 1107th of 1,142 and Riverlawn Elementary is 725th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).