Pleasant Valley Elementary vs Rocktown High
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.
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Rocktown High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Rocktown High Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 1,142 | #316 of 317 |
| National rank | #10476 of 50,301 | #13430 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 29.6).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 84.8%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Rocktown High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 282.
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 Pleasant Valley Elementary better than Rocktown High?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 29.6 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary and Rocktown High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Elementary: 282. Rocktown High: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Elementary and Rocktown High rank in Virginia?
Pleasant Valley Elementary is 598th of 1,142 and Rocktown High is 316th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).