Independence Middle School vs Mabscott Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Middle School
Coal City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
Mabscott Elementary
Mabscott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
219 students
| Measure | Independence Middle School Coal City, West Virginia | Mabscott Elementary Mabscott, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 110 | #250 of 390 |
| National rank | #8098 of 15,369 | #27400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Coal City | Mabscott |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 46.7).
- •Mabscott Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Independence Middle School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 219.
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 Independence Middle School better than Mabscott Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (47.9 vs 46.7 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 Independence Middle School and Mabscott Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Mabscott in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle School: 401. Mabscott Elementary: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle School and Mabscott Elementary rank in West Virginia?
Independence Middle School is 49th of 110 and Mabscott Elementary is 250th of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).