Mountain View Elementary vs Sharon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Sharon Elementary
Clifton Forge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Covington, Virginia | Sharon Elementary Clifton Forge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,142 | #685 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10526 of 50,301 | #11897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| city | Covington | Clifton Forge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 69.2).
- •Sharon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Sharon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.5).
- •Mountain View Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 216.
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 Sharon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 69.2 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 Sharon Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Covington and Clifton Forge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 415. Sharon Elementary: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Sharon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mountain View Elementary is 603rd of 1,142 and Sharon Elementary is 685th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).