Guyan Valley Middle vs Lincoln County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 7.0 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
Lincoln County High School
Hamlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
774 students
| Measure | Guyan Valley Middle Branchland, West Virginia | Lincoln County High School Hamlin, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 110 | #94 of 110 |
| National rank | #12333 of 15,369 | #14595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 190 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Branchland | Hamlin |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guyan Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 23.9).
- •Guyan Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Guyan Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •Lincoln County High School is the larger school with 774 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 Lincoln County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Guyan Valley Middle ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.9 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 Lincoln County High School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Branchland and Hamlin in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guyan Valley Middle: 190. Lincoln County High School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guyan Valley Middle and Lincoln County High School rank in West Virginia?
Guyan Valley Middle is 105th of 110 and Lincoln County High School is 94th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).