South Charleston Middle School vs West Side Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Charleston Middle School
South Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students
West Side Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
| Measure | South Charleston Middle School South Charleston, West Virginia | West Side Middle School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 110 | #101 of 110 |
| National rank | #8465 of 15,369 | #11861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 16% |
| city | South Charleston | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Charleston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 30.4).
- •South Charleston Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 16%).
- •West Side Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.7).
- •West Side Middle School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 354.
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 South Charleston Middle School better than West Side Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Charleston Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 30.4 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 South Charleston Middle School and West Side Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between South Charleston and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Charleston Middle School: 354. West Side Middle School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Charleston Middle School and West Side Middle School rank in West Virginia?
South Charleston Middle School is 56th of 110 and West Side Middle School is 101st of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).