Ghent Elementary vs Shady Spring Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ghent Elementary
Ghent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
Shady Spring Middle School
Shady Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Ghent Elementary Ghent, West Virginia | Shady Spring Middle School Shady Spring, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 390 | #75 of 110 |
| National rank | #11999 of 50,301 | #9827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 201 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Ghent | Shady Spring |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ghent Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 40.0).
- •Ghent Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Ghent Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Shady Spring Middle School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 201.
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 Ghent Elementary better than Shady Spring Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ghent Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 40.0 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 Ghent Elementary and Shady Spring Middle School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ghent and Shady Spring in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ghent Elementary: 201. Shady Spring Middle School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ghent Elementary and Shady Spring Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Ghent Elementary is 65th of 390 and Shady Spring Middle School is 75th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).