Galax Elementary vs Fries Elementary
Fries Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.9/10 compared to 6.6/10. Galax Elementary is significantly larger with 685 students, about 2.9× the size of Fries Elementary (234). In math proficiency, Galax Elementary leads at 89.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Galax Elementary
Galax, VA
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
685 students
Fries Elementary
Fries, VA
8.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 7th
234 students
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| Metric | Galax Elementary | Fries Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.0 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 91.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #845 of 1,854 | #83 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 55th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Galax Elementary | Fries Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 89.0% | 87.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 75.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Galax (24333) | Fries (24330) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,539 | $41,517 |
| Median Home Value | $135,300 | $116,800 |
| Median Rent | $713 | $648 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 16.0% | 11.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 29 min |