Dunbar Middle School vs Richmond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.5 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
Richmond Elementary School
South Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Dunbar Middle School Dunbar, West Virginia | Richmond Elementary School South Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 110 | #246 of 390 |
| National rank | #8841 of 15,369 | #27253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Dunbar | South Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 44.4).
- •Richmond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Richmond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •Dunbar Middle School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 213.
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 Richmond Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 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 Richmond Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dunbar and South Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Middle School: 325. Richmond Elementary School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Middle School and Richmond Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Dunbar Middle School is 60th of 110 and Richmond Elementary School is 246th of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).