Edward G. Clymore Elementary vs Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
Fort Defiance · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Edward G. Clymore Elementary Fort Defiance, Virginia | Thomas C. McSwain Elementary Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,142 | #559 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11527 of 50,301 | #9965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 803 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 90% |
| city | Fort Defiance | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 69.7).
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 85%).
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 84.9%).
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Edward G. Clymore Elementary is the larger school with 803 students compared with 449.
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 Edward G. Clymore Elementary better than Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas C. McSwain Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 69.7 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 Edward G. Clymore Elementary and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Fort Defiance and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary: 803. Thomas C. McSwain Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward G. Clymore Elementary and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary rank in Virginia?
Edward G. Clymore Elementary is 666th of 1,142 and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary is 559th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).