Coal City Elementary vs Fairdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Elementary
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Fairdale Elementary School
Fairdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Coal City Elementary Coal City, West Virginia | Fairdale Elementary School Fairdale, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 390 | #357 of 390 |
| National rank | #26226 of 50,301 | #37479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Coal City | Fairdale |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 31.6).
- •Coal City Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Coal City Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
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 Coal City Elementary better than Fairdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 31.6 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 Coal City Elementary and Fairdale Elementary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Fairdale in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Elementary: 387. Fairdale Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Elementary and Fairdale Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Coal City Elementary is 226th of 390 and Fairdale Elementary School is 357th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).