Horace Mann Middle School vs Malden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.6 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
Malden Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Middle School Charleston, West Virginia | Malden Elementary School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 110 | #302 of 390 |
| National rank | #6710 of 15,369 | #31945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 40.0).
- •Horace Mann Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Malden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.8).
- •Horace Mann Middle School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 160.
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 Malden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 40.0 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 Horace Mann Middle School and Malden Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Middle School: 385. Malden Elementary School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Middle School and Malden Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Horace Mann Middle School is 28th of 110 and Malden Elementary School is 302nd of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).