Madison Elementary School vs Nichols Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Nichols Elementary School
Barboursville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary School Wheeling, West Virginia | Nichols Elementary School Barboursville, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 390 | #31 of 390 |
| National rank | #7270 of 50,301 | #8657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Wheeling | Barboursville |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 73.9).
- •Nichols Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.5).
- •Madison Elementary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 230.
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 Madison Elementary School better than Nichols Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 73.9 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 Madison Elementary School and Nichols Elementary School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Wheeling and Barboursville in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary School: 231. Nichols Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary School and Nichols Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Madison Elementary School is 22nd of 390 and Nichols Elementary School is 31st of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).