Mercer Elementary vs Straley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 644 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
Straley Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
172 students
| Measure | Mercer Elementary Princeton, West Virginia | Straley Elementary School Princeton, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 390 | #355 of 390 |
| National rank | #24140 of 50,301 | #37250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 258 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 32.0).
- •Mercer Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Mercer Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.2).
- •Mercer Elementary is the larger school with 258 students compared with 172.
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 Mercer Elementary better than Straley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 32.0 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 Mercer Elementary and Straley Elementary School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Elementary: 258. Straley Elementary School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Elementary and Straley Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Mercer Elementary is 192nd of 390 and Straley Elementary School is 355th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).