Central Elementary School vs McKinley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
McKinley Middle School
Saint Albans · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Saint Albans, West Virginia | McKinley Middle School Saint Albans, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 390 | #35 of 110 |
| National rank | #24731 of 50,301 | #7063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Saint Albans | Saint Albans |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 50.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •McKinley Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 255.
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 Central Elementary School better than McKinley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 50.6 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 Central Elementary School and McKinley Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Albans and Saint Albans in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 304. McKinley Middle School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and McKinley Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Central Elementary School is 199th of 390 and McKinley Middle School is 35th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).