Hinton Area Elementary vs Southside K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 80 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
Southside K-8
War · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
| Measure | Hinton Area Elementary Hinton, West Virginia | Southside K-8 War, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 390 | #365 of 390 |
| National rank | #32121 of 50,301 | #38647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 265 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Hinton | War |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinton Area Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 29.9).
- •Hinton Area Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Hinton Area Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •Southside K-8 is the larger school with 266 students compared with 265.
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 Southside K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Hinton Area Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 29.9 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 Hinton Area Elementary and Southside K-8?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Hinton and War in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hinton Area Elementary: 265. Southside K-8: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hinton Area Elementary and Southside K-8 rank in West Virginia?
Hinton Area Elementary is 306th of 390 and Southside K-8 is 365th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).