Emerson Elementary School vs Jackson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Jackson Middle School
Vienna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
429 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Parkersburg, West Virginia | Jackson Middle School Vienna, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 390 | #27 of 110 |
| National rank | #10647 of 50,301 | #6652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| city | Parkersburg | Vienna |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 54.5).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Jackson Middle School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 361.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than Jackson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 54.5 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 Emerson Elementary School and Jackson Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Parkersburg and Vienna in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 361. Jackson Middle School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Jackson Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Emerson Elementary School is 52nd of 390 and Jackson Middle School is 27th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).