Explorer Academy vs Hite Saunders Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer Academy
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Hite Saunders Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
| Measure | Explorer Academy Huntington, West Virginia | Hite Saunders Elementary School Huntington, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #353 of 390 | #28 of 390 |
| National rank | #37032 of 50,301 | #8144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| city | Huntington | Huntington |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hite Saunders Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 32.3).
- •Hite Saunders Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Hite Saunders Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Explorer Academy is the larger school with 373 students compared with 225.
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 Explorer Academy better than Hite Saunders Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hite Saunders Elementary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 32.3 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 Explorer Academy and Hite Saunders Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Huntington and Huntington in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Academy: 373. Hite Saunders Elementary School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Academy and Hite Saunders Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Explorer Academy is 353rd of 390 and Hite Saunders Elementary School is 28th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).