Capital High School vs Elk Elementary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High School
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Elk Elementary Center
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Capital High School Charleston, West Virginia | Elk Elementary Center Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 110 | #131 of 390 |
| National rank | #14340 of 16,910 | #18261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,051 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 53% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Elementary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 25.2).
- •Elk Elementary Center does better on math proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •Elk Elementary Center does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.5).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 475.
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 Capital High School better than Elk Elementary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Elementary Center ranks higher (59.9 vs 25.2 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 Capital High School and Elk Elementary Center?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,051. Elk Elementary Center: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Elk Elementary Center rank in West Virginia?
Capital High School is 88th of 110 and Elk Elementary Center is 131st of 390 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).