Guyan Valley Middle vs Hamlin PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guyan Valley Middle
Branchland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
190 students
Hamlin PK-8
Hamlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
454 students
| Measure | Guyan Valley Middle Branchland, West Virginia | Hamlin PK-8 Hamlin, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 110 | #304 of 390 |
| National rank | #12333 of 15,369 | #32046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 190 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| city | Branchland | Hamlin |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamlin PK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 27.8).
- •Hamlin PK-8 does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Guyan Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Hamlin PK-8 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 190.
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 Guyan Valley Middle better than Hamlin PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Hamlin PK-8 ranks higher (39.8 vs 27.8 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 Guyan Valley Middle and Hamlin PK-8?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Branchland and Hamlin in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guyan Valley Middle: 190. Hamlin PK-8: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guyan Valley Middle and Hamlin PK-8 rank in West Virginia?
Guyan Valley Middle is 105th of 110 and Hamlin PK-8 is 304th of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).