Hamilton Middle School vs Van Devender Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
Van Devender Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, West Virginia | Van Devender Middle School Parkersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 110 | #55 of 110 |
| National rank | #7125 of 15,369 | #8444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| city | Parkersburg | Parkersburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 46.4).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Van Devender Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.4).
- •Hamilton Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 244.
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 Hamilton Middle School better than Van Devender Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 46.4 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 Hamilton Middle School and Van Devender Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Parkersburg and Parkersburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle School: 446. Van Devender Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle School and Van Devender Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Hamilton Middle School is 38th of 110 and Van Devender Middle School is 55th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).