Criss Elementary School vs Hamilton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Criss Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
Hamilton Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | Criss Elementary School Parkersburg, West Virginia | Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 390 | #38 of 110 |
| National rank | #11366 of 50,301 | #7125 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 267 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| city | Parkersburg | Parkersburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Criss Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 52.3).
- •Criss Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Hamilton Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 267.
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 Criss Elementary School better than Hamilton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Criss Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 52.3 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 Criss Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Parkersburg and Parkersburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Criss Elementary School: 267. Hamilton Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Criss Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Criss Elementary School is 58th of 390 and Hamilton Middle School is 38th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).