Kate Collins Middle vs Westwood Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate Collins Middle
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
Westwood Hills Elementary
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
| Measure | Kate Collins Middle Waynesboro, Virginia | Westwood Hills Elementary Waynesboro, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #278 of 340 | #716 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4395 of 15,369 | #12321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 602 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 79% |
| city | Waynesboro | Waynesboro |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 64.9).
- •Westwood Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 66%).
- •Westwood Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Kate Collins Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 94.5%).
- •Westwood Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •Kate Collins Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 382.
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 Kate Collins Middle better than Westwood Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Hills Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 64.9 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 Kate Collins Middle and Westwood Hills Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Waynesboro in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate Collins Middle: 602. Westwood Hills Elementary: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate Collins Middle and Westwood Hills Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kate Collins Middle is 278th of 340 and Westwood Hills Elementary is 716th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).