Horace Mann Middle School vs Kanawha City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
Kanawha City Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Middle School Charleston, West Virginia | Kanawha City Elementary School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 110 | #175 of 390 |
| National rank | #6710 of 15,369 | #22500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.3 vs 53.8).
- •Kanawha City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Kanawha City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Horace Mann Middle School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 242.
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 Horace Mann Middle School better than Kanawha City 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 Horace Mann Middle School and Kanawha City Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Middle School: 385. Kanawha City Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Middle School and Kanawha City Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Horace Mann Middle School is 28th of 110 and Kanawha City Elementary School is 175th of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).