Daniels Elementary vs Shady Spring Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniels Elementary
Daniels · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Shady Spring Middle School
Shady Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Daniels Elementary Daniels, West Virginia | Shady Spring Middle School Shady Spring, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 390 | #75 of 110 |
| National rank | #23818 of 50,301 | #9827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| city | Daniels | Shady Spring |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniels Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 40.0).
- •Daniels Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Shady Spring Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Shady Spring Middle School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 510.
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 Daniels Elementary better than Shady Spring Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Daniels Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 40.0 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 Daniels Elementary and Shady Spring Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Daniels and Shady Spring in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniels Elementary: 510. Shady Spring Middle School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniels Elementary and Shady Spring Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Daniels Elementary is 188th of 390 and Shady Spring Middle School is 75th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).