Coal City Elementary vs Independence Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 471 m 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
Independence Middle School
Coal City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | Coal City Elementary Coal City, West Virginia | Independence Middle School Coal City, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 390 | #49 of 110 |
| National rank | #26226 of 50,301 | #8098 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Coal City | Coal City |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.4 vs 47.9).
- •Coal City Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Independence Middle School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 387.
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 Independence Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coal City Elementary and Independence Middle School?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Coal City and Coal City in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Elementary: 387. Independence Middle School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Elementary and Independence Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Coal City Elementary is 226th of 390 and Independence Middle School is 49th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).