B-U Middle School vs Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B-U Middle School
Buckhannon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
Union Elementary School
Buckhannon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | B-U Middle School Buckhannon, West Virginia | Union Elementary School Buckhannon, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 110 | #303 of 390 |
| National rank | #13179 of 15,369 | #31970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 718 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Buckhannon | Buckhannon |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 23.2).
- •Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •B-U Middle School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 242.
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 B-U Middle School better than Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 23.2 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 B-U Middle School and Union Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Buckhannon and Buckhannon in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B-U Middle School: 718. Union Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B-U Middle School and Union Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
B-U Middle School is 109th of 110 and Union Elementary School is 303rd of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).