C. W. Shipley Elementary School vs Charles Town Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Harpers Ferry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Charles Town Middle School
Charles Town · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
| Measure | C. W. Shipley Elementary School Harpers Ferry, West Virginia | Charles Town Middle School Charles Town, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 390 | #34 of 110 |
| National rank | #13341 of 50,301 | #6952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 38% |
| city | Harpers Ferry | Charles Town |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. W. Shipley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 53.2).
- •C. W. Shipley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Charles Town Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Charles Town Middle School is the larger school with 603 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 C. W. Shipley Elementary School better than Charles Town Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), C. W. Shipley Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 53.2 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 C. W. Shipley Elementary School and Charles Town Middle School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Harpers Ferry and Charles Town in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. W. Shipley Elementary School: 348. Charles Town Middle School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. W. Shipley Elementary School and Charles Town Middle School rank in West Virginia?
C. W. Shipley Elementary School is 71st of 390 and Charles Town Middle School is 34th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).