Dunbar Middle School vs South Charleston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.6 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
South Charleston High School
South Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Dunbar Middle School Dunbar, West Virginia | South Charleston High School South Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 110 | #74 of 110 |
| National rank | #8841 of 15,369 | #13794 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 325 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Dunbar | South Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 27.9).
- •Dunbar Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Dunbar Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.6).
- •South Charleston High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 325.
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 South Charleston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 27.9 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 South Charleston High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Dunbar and South Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Middle School: 325. South Charleston High School: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Middle School and South Charleston High School rank in West Virginia?
Dunbar Middle School is 60th of 110 and South Charleston High School is 74th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).