Belington Middle School vs Van Devender Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 142 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
Van Devender Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Belington Middle School Belington, West Virginia | Van Devender Middle School Parkersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 110 | #55 of 110 |
| National rank | #8603 of 15,369 | #8444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 248 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| city | Belington | Parkersburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.5 vs 46.4).
- •Belington Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Van Devender Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.1).
- •Belington Middle School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 244.
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 Van Devender Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belington Middle School and Van Devender Middle School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Belington and Parkersburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belington Middle School: 248. Van Devender Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belington Middle School and Van Devender Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Belington Middle School is 58th of 110 and Van Devender Middle School is 55th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).