Mountain View Elementary vs Parry McCluer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students
Parry McCluer High
Buena Vista · Public high · Grades 8–12
315 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Parry McCluer High Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #537 of 1,142 | #266 of 317 |
| National rank | #9464 of 50,301 | #4909 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 154 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 79% |
| city | Buena Vista | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 63.5).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 72%).
- •Parry McCluer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 97.4%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Parry McCluer High is the larger school with 315 students compared with 154.
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 Mountain View Elementary better than Parry McCluer High?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 63.5 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 Mountain View Elementary and Parry McCluer High?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 154. Parry McCluer High: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Parry McCluer High rank in Virginia?
Mountain View Elementary is 537th of 1,142 and Parry McCluer High is 266th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).