Independence Middle School vs Ridgeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 4.0 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
Ridgeview Elementary
Sophia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Independence Middle School Coal City, West Virginia | Ridgeview Elementary Sophia, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 110 | #201 of 390 |
| National rank | #8098 of 15,369 | #24777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Coal City | Sophia |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 47.9).
- •Ridgeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.1).
- •Ridgeview Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 401.
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 Ridgeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Elementary ranks higher (50.6 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 Independence Middle School and Ridgeview Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Sophia in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle School: 401. Ridgeview Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle School and Ridgeview Elementary rank in West Virginia?
Independence Middle School is 49th of 110 and Ridgeview Elementary is 201st of 390 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).