Center McMechen Elementary School vs Sherrard Middle 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.
Center McMechen Elementary School
McMechen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
Sherrard Middle School
Wheeling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
| Measure | Center McMechen Elementary School McMechen, West Virginia | Sherrard Middle School Wheeling, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 390 | #12 of 110 |
| National rank | #27675 of 50,301 | #4935 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | McMechen | Wheeling |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherrard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 46.3).
- •Sherrard Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Center McMechen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Sherrard Middle School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 160.
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 Center McMechen Elementary School better than Sherrard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherrard Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 46.3 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 Center McMechen Elementary School and Sherrard Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between McMechen and Wheeling in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center McMechen Elementary School: 160. Sherrard Middle School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center McMechen Elementary School and Sherrard Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Center McMechen Elementary School is 256th of 390 and Sherrard Middle School is 12th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).