Independence Middle School vs Shady Spring Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 11 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
Shady Spring Middle School
Shady Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Independence Middle School Coal City, West Virginia | Shady Spring Middle School Shady Spring, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 110 | #75 of 110 |
| National rank | #8098 of 15,369 | #9827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 401 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Coal City | Shady Spring |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 40.0).
- •Independence Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Shady Spring Middle School is the larger school with 599 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 Shady Spring Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (47.9 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 Independence Middle School and Shady Spring Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Shady Spring in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle School: 401. Shady Spring Middle School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle School and Shady Spring Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Independence Middle School is 49th of 110 and Shady Spring Middle School is 75th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).