Marshall Middle vs W.G. Coleman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 287 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Middle
Marshall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
W.G. Coleman Elementary
The Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | Marshall Middle Marshall, Virginia | W.G. Coleman Elementary The Plains, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 340 | #508 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #242 of 15,369 | #8948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 426 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 67% |
| city | Marshall | The Plains |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 73.5).
- •Marshall Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Marshall Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Marshall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 39.4%).
- •Marshall Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.8).
- •Marshall Middle is the larger school with 426 students compared with 355.
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 Marshall Middle better than W.G. Coleman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Middle ranks higher (90.7 vs 73.5 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 Marshall Middle and W.G. Coleman Elementary?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Marshall and The Plains in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Middle: 426. W.G. Coleman Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Middle and W.G. Coleman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Marshall Middle is 24th of 340 and W.G. Coleman Elementary is 508th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).