Belington Middle School vs Elkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belington Middle School
Belington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
248 students
Elkins Middle School
Elkins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Belington Middle School Belington, West Virginia | Elkins Middle School Elkins, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 110 | #106 of 110 |
| National rank | #8603 of 15,369 | #12406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 248 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Belington | Elkins |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 27.4).
- •Belington Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Belington Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Elkins Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 248.
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 Belington Middle School better than Elkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belington Middle School ranks higher (45.5 vs 27.4 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 Belington Middle School and Elkins Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Belington and Elkins in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belington Middle School: 248. Elkins Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belington Middle School and Elkins Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Belington Middle School is 58th of 110 and Elkins Middle School is 106th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).