Coeburn Primary vs Shoemaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coeburn Primary
Coeburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
420 students
Shoemaker Elementary
Gate City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
| Measure | Coeburn Primary Coeburn, Virginia | Shoemaker Elementary Gate City, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #425 of 1,142 | #318 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7318 of 50,301 | #4021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 420 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 90% |
| city | Coeburn | Gate City |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoemaker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 76.0).
- •Coeburn Primary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 90%).
- •Coeburn Primary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Shoemaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Coeburn Primary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 419.
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 Coeburn Primary better than Shoemaker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shoemaker Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 76.0 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 Coeburn Primary and Shoemaker Elementary?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Coeburn and Gate City in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coeburn Primary: 420. Shoemaker Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coeburn Primary and Shoemaker Elementary rank in Virginia?
Coeburn Primary is 425th of 1,142 and Shoemaker Elementary is 318th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).