Dunbar Primary Center vs McKinley Middle 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 Primary Center
Dunbar · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
271 students
McKinley Middle School
Saint Albans · Public middle · Grades 6–8
255 students
| Measure | Dunbar Primary Center Dunbar, West Virginia | McKinley Middle School Saint Albans, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 390 | #35 of 110 |
| National rank | #3455 of 50,301 | #7063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 271 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Dunbar | Saint Albans |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 52.7).
- •Dunbar Primary Center does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Dunbar Primary Center is the larger school with 271 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 Primary Center better than McKinley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Primary Center ranks higher (82.8 vs 52.7 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 Primary Center and McKinley Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dunbar and Saint Albans in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Primary Center: 271. McKinley Middle School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Primary Center and McKinley Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Dunbar Primary Center is 7th of 390 and McKinley Middle School is 35th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).