Fairdale Elementary School vs Southside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairdale Elementary School
Fairdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Southside Elementary
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Fairdale Elementary School Fairdale, West Virginia | Southside Elementary Huntington, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 390 | #178 of 390 |
| National rank | #37479 of 50,301 | #22804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Fairdale | Huntington |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 31.6).
- •Southside Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
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 Fairdale Elementary School better than Southside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (53.4 vs 31.6 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 Fairdale Elementary School and Southside Elementary?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Fairdale and Huntington in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairdale Elementary School: 387. Southside Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairdale Elementary School and Southside Elementary rank in West Virginia?
Fairdale Elementary School is 357th of 390 and Southside Elementary is 178th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).