Staunton High vs Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 419 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Staunton High
Staunton · Public high · Grades 9–12
766 students
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Staunton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Staunton High Staunton, Virginia | Thomas C. McSwain Elementary Staunton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 317 | #559 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3899 of 16,910 | #9965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 766 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 90% |
| city | Staunton | Staunton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 67.7).
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •Thomas C. McSwain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 85%).
- •Staunton High does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Staunton High is the larger school with 766 students compared with 449.
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 High better than Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas C. McSwain Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 67.7 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 Staunton High and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Staunton and Staunton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Staunton High: 766. Thomas C. McSwain Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Staunton High and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary rank in Virginia?
Staunton High is 207th of 317 and Thomas C. McSwain Elementary is 559th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).