Blue Ridge Elementary School vs C. W. Shipley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Harpers Ferry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Harpers Ferry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elementary School Harpers Ferry, West Virginia | C. W. Shipley Elementary School Harpers Ferry, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 390 | #71 of 390 |
| National rank | #32807 of 50,301 | #13341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 372 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| city | Harpers Ferry | Harpers Ferry |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. W. Shipley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 38.7).
- •C. W. Shipley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 348.
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 Blue Ridge Elementary School better than C. W. Shipley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), C. W. Shipley Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 38.7 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 Blue Ridge Elementary School and C. W. Shipley Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Harpers Ferry and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elementary School: 372. C. W. Shipley Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elementary School and C. W. Shipley Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is 314th of 390 and C. W. Shipley Elementary School is 71st of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).