Barboursville Middle School vs Nichols Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barboursville Middle School
Barboursville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
Nichols Elementary School
Barboursville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | Barboursville Middle School Barboursville, West Virginia | Nichols Elementary School Barboursville, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 110 | #31 of 390 |
| National rank | #7207 of 15,369 | #8657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 697 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| city | Barboursville | Barboursville |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nichols Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 51.9).
- •Nichols Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Nichols Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •Barboursville Middle School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 230.
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 Barboursville Middle School better than Nichols Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nichols Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 51.9 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 Barboursville Middle School and Nichols Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Barboursville and Barboursville in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barboursville Middle School: 697. Nichols Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barboursville Middle School and Nichols Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Barboursville Middle School is 39th of 110 and Nichols Elementary School is 31st of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).