Neale Elementary School vs Van Devender Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neale Elementary School
Vienna Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
357 students
Van Devender Middle School
Parkersburg Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
244 students
| Measure | Neale Elementary School Vienna, West Virginia | Van Devender Middle School Parkersburg, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 390 | #55 of 110 |
| National rank | #10076 of 50,301 | #8444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 357 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | β | β |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | β | β |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| city | Vienna | Parkersburg |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Neale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 46.4).
- β’Neale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- β’Van Devender Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.2).
- β’Neale Elementary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 244.
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 Neale Elementary School better than Van Devender Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Neale Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 46.4 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 Neale Elementary School and Van Devender Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Vienna and Parkersburg in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neale Elementary School: 357. Van Devender Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neale Elementary School and Van Devender Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Neale Elementary School is 46th of 390 and Van Devender Middle School is 55th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).