F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Parry McCluer 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.
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
177 students
Parry McCluer High
Buena Vista · Public high · Grades 8–12
315 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Parry McCluer High Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #266 of 317 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #4909 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 177 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 79% |
| city | Buena Vista | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parry McCluer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 33.6).
- •Parry McCluer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 94.9%).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Parry McCluer High is the larger school with 315 students compared with 177.
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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary better than Parry McCluer High?
On the Success Index (US), Parry McCluer High ranks higher (63.5 vs 33.6 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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Parry McCluer High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Parry McCluer High: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Parry McCluer High rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Parry McCluer High is 266th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).