Dunbar Middle School vs McKinley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Middle School
Dunbar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
McKinley Middle School
Saint Albans · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
| Measure | Dunbar Middle School Dunbar, West Virginia | McKinley Middle School Saint Albans, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 110 | #35 of 110 |
| National rank | #8841 of 15,369 | #7063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| city | Dunbar | Saint Albans |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 44.4).
- •McKinley Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Dunbar Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Dunbar Middle School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 255.
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 Dunbar Middle School better than McKinley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 44.4 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 Dunbar Middle School and McKinley Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dunbar and Saint Albans in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Middle School: 325. McKinley Middle School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Middle School and McKinley Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Dunbar Middle School is 60th of 110 and McKinley Middle School is 35th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).