Buckhannon Academy Elementary School vs Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 5.4 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
Union Elementary School
Buckhannon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Buckhannon Academy Elementary School Buckhannon, West Virginia | Union Elementary School Buckhannon, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 390 | #303 of 390 |
| National rank | #31856 of 50,301 | #31970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Buckhannon | Buckhannon |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.1 vs 40.0).
- •Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Buckhannon Academy Elementary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 242.
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 Union 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 Buckhannon Academy Elementary School and Union Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Buckhannon and Buckhannon in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School: 487. Union Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhannon Academy Elementary School and Union Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School is 298th of 390 and Union Elementary School is 303rd of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).