Buckhannon Academy Elementary School vs Buckhannon Upshur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
Buckhannon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Buckhannon Upshur High School
Buckhannon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,068 students
| Measure | Buckhannon Academy Elementary School Buckhannon, West Virginia | Buckhannon Upshur High School Buckhannon, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 390 | #100 of 110 |
| National rank | #31856 of 50,301 | #15054 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 1,068 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 1,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Buckhannon | Buckhannon |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckhannon Academy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 21.3).
- •Buckhannon Academy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Buckhannon Academy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •Buckhannon Upshur High School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 487.
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 Buckhannon Academy Elementary School better than Buckhannon Upshur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buckhannon Academy Elementary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 21.3 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 Buckhannon Academy Elementary School and Buckhannon Upshur High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Buckhannon and Buckhannon in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School: 487. Buckhannon Upshur High School: 1,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhannon Academy Elementary School and Buckhannon Upshur High School rank in West Virginia?
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School is 298th of 390 and Buckhannon Upshur High School is 100th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).