Back Creek Valley Elementary School vs Gerrardstown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back Creek Valley Elementary School
Hedgesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
149 students
Gerrardstown Elementary School
Gerrardstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
223 students
| Measure | Back Creek Valley Elementary School Hedgesville, West Virginia | Gerrardstown Elementary School Gerrardstown, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 390 | #296 of 390 |
| National rank | #25610 of 50,301 | #31518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 149 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Hedgesville | Gerrardstown |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Back Creek Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 40.6).
- •Back Creek Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •Gerrardstown Elementary School is the larger school with 223 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 Back Creek Valley Elementary School better than Gerrardstown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Back Creek Valley Elementary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 40.6 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 Back Creek Valley Elementary School and Gerrardstown Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Hedgesville and Gerrardstown in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back Creek Valley Elementary School: 149. Gerrardstown Elementary School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back Creek Valley Elementary School and Gerrardstown Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Back Creek Valley Elementary School is 218th of 390 and Gerrardstown Elementary School is 296th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).