Fayetteville PK-8 vs Valley PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fayetteville PK-8
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students
Valley PK-8
Smithers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
545 students
| Measure | Fayetteville PK-8 Fayetteville, West Virginia | Valley PK-8 Smithers, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 390 | #196 of 390 |
| National rank | #25367 of 50,301 | #24568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 548 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fayetteville | Smithers |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley PK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 49.7).
- •Valley PK-8 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Fayetteville PK-8 is the larger school with 548 students compared with 545.
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 Fayetteville PK-8 better than Valley PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Valley PK-8 ranks higher (50.9 vs 49.7 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 Fayetteville PK-8 and Valley PK-8?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Smithers in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fayetteville PK-8: 548. Valley PK-8: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fayetteville PK-8 and Valley PK-8 rank in West Virginia?
Fayetteville PK-8 is 212th of 390 and Valley PK-8 is 196th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).