Staunton City School PreSchool Programs vs Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
Staunton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Staunton City School PreSchool Programs Staunton, Virginia | Thomas C. McSwain Elementary Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #559 of 1,142 |
| National rank | – | #9965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 149 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 90% |
| city | Staunton | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 87.9%).
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.6).
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary is the larger school with 449 students compared with 149.
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 Staunton City School PreSchool Programs better than Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Staunton City School PreSchool Programs and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Staunton and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs: 149. Thomas C. McSwain Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Staunton City School PreSchool Programs and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary rank in Virginia?
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs is unranked and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary is 559th of 1,142 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).