Bluefield Primary School vs C. W. Shipley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 378 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluefield Primary School
Bluefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
349 students
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Harpers Ferry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Bluefield Primary School Bluefield, West Virginia | C. W. Shipley Elementary School Harpers Ferry, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 390 | #71 of 390 |
| National rank | #13877 of 50,301 | #13341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Bluefield | Harpers Ferry |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.3 vs 67.1).
- •Bluefield Primary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Bluefield Primary School is the larger school with 349 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 Bluefield Primary School better than C. W. Shipley 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 Bluefield Primary School and C. W. Shipley Elementary School?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Bluefield and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluefield Primary School: 349. C. W. Shipley Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluefield Primary School and C. W. Shipley Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Bluefield Primary School is 77th of 390 and C. W. Shipley Elementary School is 71st of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).