Pleasant Valley Elementary School vs West Fairmont Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Pleasant Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
179 students
West Fairmont Middle School
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
592 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Elementary School Pleasant Valley, West Virginia | West Fairmont Middle School Fairmont, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 390 | #42 of 110 |
| National rank | #9668 of 50,301 | #7350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 179 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| city | Pleasant Valley | Fairmont |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 51.4).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •West Fairmont Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •West Fairmont Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 179.
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 Pleasant Valley Elementary School better than West Fairmont Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 51.4 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary School and West Fairmont Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Valley and Fairmont in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School: 179. West Fairmont Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Elementary School and West Fairmont Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 41st of 390 and West Fairmont Middle School is 42nd of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).