Fairplains Elementary School vs Gihon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairplains Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
Gihon Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
| Measure | Fairplains Elementary School Parkersburg, West Virginia | Gihon Elementary School Parkersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #159 of 390 | #8 of 390 |
| National rank | #21081 of 50,301 | #3461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 160 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Parkersburg | Parkersburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gihon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 55.8).
- •Gihon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Fairplains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Gihon Elementary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 160.
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 Fairplains Elementary School better than Gihon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gihon Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 55.8 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 Fairplains Elementary School and Gihon Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Parkersburg and Parkersburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairplains Elementary School: 160. Gihon Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairplains Elementary School and Gihon Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Fairplains Elementary School is 159th of 390 and Gihon Elementary School is 8th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).