Central Elementary School vs Nitro High 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.
Central Elementary School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
Nitro High School
Nitro · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Saint Albans, West Virginia | Nitro High School Nitro, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 390 | #36 of 110 |
| National rank | #24731 of 50,301 | #11951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 304 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Saint Albans | Nitro |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 36.1).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.5).
- •Nitro High School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 304.
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 Nitro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (50.6 vs 36.1 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 Nitro High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Albans and Nitro in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 304. Nitro High School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Nitro High School rank in West Virginia?
Central Elementary School is 199th of 390 and Nitro High School is 36th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).