Du Pont Middle School vs Hamilton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Du Pont Middle School
Belle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Hamilton Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
| Measure | Du Pont Middle School Belle, West Virginia | Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 110 | #38 of 110 |
| National rank | #10428 of 15,369 | #7125 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Belle | Parkersburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 37.1).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Hamilton Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 440.
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 Du Pont Middle School better than Hamilton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 37.1 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 Du Pont Middle School and Hamilton Middle School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Belle and Parkersburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Du Pont Middle School: 440. Hamilton Middle School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Du Pont Middle School and Hamilton Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Du Pont Middle School is 85th of 110 and Hamilton Middle School is 38th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).