Bessie Weller Elementary vs Staunton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Weller Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Staunton High
Staunton · Public high · Grades 9–12
766 students
| Measure | Bessie Weller Elementary Staunton, Virginia | Staunton High Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #669 of 1,142 | #207 of 317 |
| National rank | #11633 of 50,301 | #3899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| city | Staunton | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Weller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 67.7).
- •Staunton High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Staunton High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Bessie Weller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 85%).
- •Bessie Weller Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Staunton High is the larger school with 766 students compared with 373.
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 Bessie Weller Elementary better than Staunton High?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie Weller Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 67.7 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 Bessie Weller Elementary and Staunton High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Staunton and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Weller Elementary: 373. Staunton High: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Weller Elementary and Staunton High rank in Virginia?
Bessie Weller Elementary is 669th of 1,142 and Staunton High is 207th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).