Poston Road Elementary School vs South Elementary School of Communications
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poston Road Elementary School
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
237 students
South Elementary School of Communications
Martinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
302 students
| Measure | Poston Road Elementary School Martinsville, Indiana | South Elementary School of Communications Martinsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,053 | #648 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #27502 of 50,301 | #26577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 237 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Martinsville | Martinsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School of Communications scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 46.6).
- •Poston Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •South Elementary School of Communications does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 70.5%).
- •South Elementary School of Communications does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •South Elementary School of Communications is the larger school with 302 students compared with 237.
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 Poston Road Elementary School better than South Elementary School of Communications?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School of Communications ranks higher (47.9 vs 46.6 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 Poston Road Elementary School and South Elementary School of Communications?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Martinsville and Martinsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poston Road Elementary School: 237. South Elementary School of Communications: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poston Road Elementary School and South Elementary School of Communications rank in Indiana?
Poston Road Elementary School is 670th of 1,053 and South Elementary School of Communications is 648th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).