Geary Elementary/Middle School vs Ghent Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 111 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geary Elementary/Middle School
Left Hand · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
200 students
Ghent Elementary
Ghent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
| Measure | Geary Elementary/Middle School Left Hand, West Virginia | Ghent Elementary Ghent, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #181 of 390 | #65 of 390 |
| National rank | #22901 of 50,301 | #11999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Left Hand | Ghent |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ghent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 53.2).
- •Ghent Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Geary Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Ghent Elementary is the larger school with 201 students compared with 200.
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 Geary Elementary/Middle School better than Ghent Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ghent Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 53.2 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 Geary Elementary/Middle School and Ghent Elementary?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Left Hand and Ghent in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Geary Elementary/Middle School: 200. Ghent Elementary: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Geary Elementary/Middle School and Ghent Elementary rank in West Virginia?
Geary Elementary/Middle School is 181st of 390 and Ghent Elementary is 65th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).