Hollywood Elementary vs Independence Middle School
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.
Hollywood Elementary
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Independence Middle School
Coal City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | Hollywood Elementary Beckley, West Virginia | Independence Middle School Coal City, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 390 | #49 of 110 |
| National rank | #9786 of 50,301 | #8098 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 240 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Beckley | Coal City |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 47.9).
- •Hollywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Independence Middle School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 240.
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 Hollywood Elementary better than Independence Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hollywood Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 47.9 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 Hollywood Elementary and Independence Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Beckley and Coal City in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollywood Elementary: 240. Independence Middle School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollywood Elementary and Independence Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Hollywood Elementary is 42nd of 390 and Independence Middle School is 49th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).