Big Island Elementary vs Dearington Elementary/Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Island Elementary
Big Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
Dearington Elementary/Innovation
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Big Island Elementary Big Island, Virginia | Dearington Elementary/Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 1,142 | #1027 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10358 of 50,301 | #21575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 182 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| city | Big Island | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 55.1).
- •Big Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Big Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Big Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 98.3%).
- •Dearington Elementary/Innovation does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.2).
- •Big Island Elementary is the larger school with 182 students compared with 180.
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 Big Island Elementary better than Dearington Elementary/Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Big Island Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 55.1 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 Big Island Elementary and Dearington Elementary/Innovation?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Big Island and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Island Elementary: 182. Dearington Elementary/Innovation: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Island Elementary and Dearington Elementary/Innovation rank in Virginia?
Big Island Elementary is 583rd of 1,142 and Dearington Elementary/Innovation is 1027th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).