Kate Collins Middle vs William Perry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.3 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
William Perry Elementary
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
| Measure | Kate Collins Middle Waynesboro, Virginia | William Perry Elementary Waynesboro, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 340 | #927 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4395 of 15,369 | #17035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 602 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | Waynesboro | Waynesboro |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Collins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 61.7).
- •William Perry Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Kate Collins Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Kate Collins Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 94.6%).
- •Kate Collins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •Kate Collins Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 447.
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 William Perry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Collins Middle ranks higher (64.9 vs 61.7 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 Kate Collins Middle and William Perry Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Waynesboro in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate Collins Middle: 602. William Perry Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate Collins Middle and William Perry Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kate Collins Middle is 278th of 340 and William Perry Elementary is 927th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).