Norton Elementary vs Union Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Elementary
Norton · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
527 students
Union Primary
Big Stone Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
809 students
| Measure | Norton Elementary Norton, Virginia | Union Primary Big Stone Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #710 of 1,142 | #477 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12220 of 50,301 | #8480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 527 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 97% |
| city | Norton | Big Stone Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 68.7).
- •Union Primary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 88%).
- •Union Primary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Union Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Union Primary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Union Primary is the larger school with 809 students compared with 527.
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 Norton Elementary better than Union Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Union Primary ranks higher (74.2 vs 68.7 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 Norton Elementary and Union Primary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Norton and Big Stone Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norton Elementary: 527. Union Primary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norton Elementary and Union Primary rank in Virginia?
Norton Elementary is 710th of 1,142 and Union Primary is 477th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).