F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Parry McCluer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 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 Middle
Buena Vista · Public middle · Grades 6–7
126 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Parry McCluer Middle Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #233 of 340 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #3437 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 177 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Buena Vista | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parry McCluer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 33.6).
- •Parry McCluer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Parry McCluer Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.8).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is the larger school with 177 students compared with 126.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parry McCluer Middle ranks higher (69.6 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 Middle?
About 1.2 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 Middle: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Parry McCluer Middle rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Parry McCluer Middle is 233rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).