Northside High vs Westside Elementary
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.
Northside High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
919 students
Westside Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
| Measure | Northside High Roanoke, Virginia | Westside Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 317 | #1000 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2700 of 16,910 | #19684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 919 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 65% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 57.9).
- •Northside High does better on math proficiency (89% vs 65%).
- •Northside High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 58%).
- •Northside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
- •Northside High is the larger school with 919 students compared with 624.
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 Northside High better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northside High ranks higher (72.5 vs 57.9 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 Northside High and Westside Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside High: 919. Westside Elementary: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside High and Westside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Northside High is 144th of 317 and Westside Elementary is 1000th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).