Du Pont Middle School vs Horace Mann Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 6.3 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
Horace Mann Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
| Measure | Du Pont Middle School Belle, West Virginia | Horace Mann Middle School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 110 | #28 of 110 |
| National rank | #10428 of 15,369 | #6710 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| city | Belle | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 37.1).
- •Horace Mann Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Horace Mann Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.2).
- •Du Pont Middle School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 385.
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 Horace Mann Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Middle School ranks higher (54.3 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 Horace Mann Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Belle and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Du Pont Middle School: 440. Horace Mann Middle School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Du Pont Middle School and Horace Mann Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Du Pont Middle School is 85th of 110 and Horace Mann Middle School is 28th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).