Fairplains Elementary School vs Parkersburg South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students
| Measure | Fairplains Elementary School Parkersburg, West Virginia | Parkersburg South High School Parkersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 390 | #75 of 110 |
| National rank | #21081 of 50,301 | #13849 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 160 | 1,373 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 1,373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Parkersburg | Parkersburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairplains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 27.6).
- •Fairplains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Fairplains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.3).
- •Parkersburg South High School is the larger school with 1,373 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 Parkersburg South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairplains Elementary School ranks higher (55.8 vs 27.6 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 Fairplains Elementary School and Parkersburg South High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Parkersburg and Parkersburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairplains Elementary School: 160. Parkersburg South High School: 1,373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairplains Elementary School and Parkersburg South High School rank in West Virginia?
Fairplains Elementary School is 159th of 390 and Parkersburg South High School is 75th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).