Capital High School vs Ruffner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.8 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
Ruffner Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Capital High School Charleston, West Virginia | Ruffner Elementary School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 110 | #194 of 390 |
| National rank | #14340 of 16,910 | #24356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,051 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 47% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruffner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 25.2).
- •Ruffner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Ruffner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.5).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 271.
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 Ruffner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruffner Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 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 Ruffner Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,051. Ruffner Elementary School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Ruffner Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Capital High School is 88th of 110 and Ruffner Elementary School is 194th of 390 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).