Bedford Hills Elementary vs Linkhorne Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Hills Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Linkhorne Middle
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
| Measure | Bedford Hills Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia | Linkhorne Middle Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 1,142 | #303 of 340 |
| National rank | #17973 of 50,301 | #5234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 402 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.3 vs 61.1).
- •Bedford Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Bedford Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Linkhorne Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 98%).
- •Linkhorne Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Linkhorne Middle is the larger school with 519 students compared with 402.
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 Bedford Hills Elementary better than Linkhorne Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bedford Hills Elementary and Linkhorne Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Hills Elementary: 402. Linkhorne Middle: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Hills Elementary and Linkhorne Middle rank in Virginia?
Bedford Hills Elementary is 956th of 1,142 and Linkhorne Middle is 303rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).