Patrick Henry High vs Virginia Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patrick Henry High
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,030 students
Virginia Heights Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Patrick Henry High Roanoke, Virginia | Virginia Heights Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #259 of 317 | #687 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4755 of 16,910 | #11904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,030 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 2,030 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 64.1).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 102.4%).
- •Virginia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.9).
- •Patrick Henry High is the larger school with 2,030 students compared with 245.
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 Patrick Henry High better than Virginia Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Heights Elementary ranks higher (69.2 vs 64.1 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 Patrick Henry High and Virginia Heights Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patrick Henry High: 2,030. Virginia Heights Elementary: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patrick Henry High and Virginia Heights Elementary rank in Virginia?
Patrick Henry High is 259th of 317 and Virginia Heights Elementary is 687th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).