Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405 · Stafford County Public Schools
#87 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#997 of 15,369 nationally
About Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is a public middle located in Fredericksburg, in the Stafford County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 887 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 87th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 887.
There are 29 schools in Fredericksburg; Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle ranks 3rd of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Grafton Village Elementary
Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
737 students · 506 m away
Conway Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
904 students · 2.0 km away
Falmouth Elementary
Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students · 3.2 km away
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Falmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 3.8 km away
Ferry Farm Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students · 4.7 km away
Stafford Senior High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students · 4.8 km away
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
280 students · 4.9 km away
James Monroe High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students · 5.6 km away
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students · 5.8 km away
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students · 7.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle a good school?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle has a Success Index (US) of 83.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #87 of 340 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle rank in Virginia?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle ranks #87 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #997 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle had 887 students in 2025.
Is Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.