Charles Town Middle School vs Ranson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Town Middle School
Charles Town · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
Ranson Elementary School
Ranson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Charles Town Middle School Charles Town, West Virginia | Ranson Elementary School Ranson, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 110 | #137 of 390 |
| National rank | #6952 of 15,369 | #18799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Charles Town | Ranson |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 53.2).
- •Ranson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Ranson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Charles Town Middle School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 256.
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 Charles Town Middle School better than Ranson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ranson Elementary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 53.2 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 Charles Town Middle School and Ranson Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Charles Town and Ranson in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Town Middle School: 603. Ranson Elementary School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Town Middle School and Ranson Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Charles Town Middle School is 34th of 110 and Ranson Elementary School is 137th of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).