Gauley River Elementary School vs Richwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gauley River Elementary School
Craigsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Richwood Middle School
Craigsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students
| Measure | Gauley River Elementary School Craigsville, West Virginia | Richwood Middle School Craigsville, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 390 | #97 of 110 |
| National rank | #29662 of 50,301 | #11406 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Craigsville | Craigsville |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gauley River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 32.5).
- •Gauley River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Richwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Gauley River Elementary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 228.
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 Gauley River Elementary School better than Richwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gauley River Elementary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 32.5 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 Gauley River Elementary School and Richwood Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Craigsville and Craigsville in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gauley River Elementary School: 295. Richwood Middle School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gauley River Elementary School and Richwood Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Gauley River Elementary School is 274th of 390 and Richwood Middle School is 97th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).