Birch River Elementary School vs Zela Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch River Elementary School
Birch River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
64 students
Zela Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
67 students
| Measure | Birch River Elementary School Birch River, West Virginia | Zela Elementary School Summersville, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 390 | #312 of 390 |
| National rank | #32805 of 50,301 | #32798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 64 | 67 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 67 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Birch River | Summersville |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.7 vs 38.8).
- •Birch River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.6).
- •Zela Elementary School is the larger school with 67 students compared with 64.
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 Birch River Elementary School better than Zela Elementary 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 Birch River Elementary School and Zela Elementary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Birch River and Summersville in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch River Elementary School: 64. Zela Elementary School: 67. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch River Elementary School and Zela Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Birch River Elementary School is 313th of 390 and Zela Elementary School is 312th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).