Hinton Area Elementary vs Jumping Branch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinton Area Elementary
Hinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Jumping Branch Elementary School
Jumping Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
86 students
| Measure | Hinton Area Elementary Hinton, West Virginia | Jumping Branch Elementary School Jumping Branch, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 390 | #307 of 390 |
| National rank | #32121 of 50,301 | #32126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34.5% |
| city | Hinton | Jumping Branch |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.7 vs 39.7).
- •Jumping Branch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Jumping Branch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.0).
- •Hinton Area Elementary is the larger school with 265 students compared with 86.
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 Hinton Area Elementary better than Jumping Branch Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hinton Area Elementary and Jumping Branch Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Hinton and Jumping Branch in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinton Area Elementary: 265. Jumping Branch Elementary School: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinton Area Elementary and Jumping Branch Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Hinton Area Elementary is 306th of 390 and Jumping Branch Elementary School is 307th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).