Amelon Elementary vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelon Elementary
Madison Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Amelon Elementary Madison Heights, Virginia | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,142 | #218 of 340 |
| National rank | #10101 of 50,301 | #3241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 415 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 80% |
| city | Madison Heights | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amelon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 70.5).
- •Amelon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Amelon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 97.2%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is the larger school with 531 students compared with 415.
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 Amelon Elementary better than Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Amelon Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 70.5 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 Amelon Elementary and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Madison Heights and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelon Elementary: 415. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelon Elementary and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation rank in Virginia?
Amelon Elementary is 565th of 1,142 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is 218th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).