Bethlehem Elementary School vs Ritchie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students
Ritchie Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Elementary School Wheeling, West Virginia | Ritchie Elementary School Wheeling, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #48 of 390 | #5 of 390 |
| National rank | #10172 of 50,301 | #2066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 125 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| city | Wheeling | Wheeling |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ritchie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 71.6).
- •Bethlehem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Ritchie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.9).
- •Ritchie Elementary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 125.
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 Bethlehem Elementary School better than Ritchie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ritchie Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 71.6 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 Bethlehem Elementary School and Ritchie Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Wheeling in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Elementary School: 125. Ritchie Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Elementary School and Ritchie Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Bethlehem Elementary School is 48th of 390 and Ritchie Elementary School is 5th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).