Buford Middle vs Community Lab School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buford Middle
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
563 students
Community Lab School
Charlottesville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
177 students
| Measure | Buford Middle Charlottesville, Virginia | Community Lab School Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #174 of 340 | #4 of 317 |
| National rank | #2611 of 15,369 | #152 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 563 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 5.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 84.5% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 73.6).
- •Community Lab School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 69%).
- •Community Lab School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 70%).
- •Community Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 74.2%).
- •Buford Middle does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.8).
- •Buford Middle is the larger school with 563 students compared with 177.
- •Buford Middle is a public school while Community Lab School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Buford Middle better than Community Lab School?
On the Success Index (US), Community Lab School ranks higher (91.8 vs 73.6 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 Buford Middle and Community Lab School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Middle: 563. Community Lab School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Middle and Community Lab School rank in Virginia?
Buford Middle is 174th of 340 and Community Lab School is 4th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).