Melrose Elementary School vs Oakvale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
239 students
Oakvale School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
168 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary School Princeton, West Virginia | Oakvale School Princeton, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 390 | #305 of 390 |
| National rank | #31880 of 50,301 | #32060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 239 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.1 vs 39.8).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Oakvale School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.9).
- •Melrose Elementary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 168.
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 Melrose Elementary School better than Oakvale School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Melrose Elementary School and Oakvale School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary School: 239. Oakvale School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary School and Oakvale School rank in West Virginia?
Melrose Elementary School is 300th of 390 and Oakvale School is 305th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).