Central Elementary vs Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Lexington, Virginia | Edwin A. Gibson Elementary Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,142 | #1094 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8762 of 50,301 | #30019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 49% |
| city | Lexington | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 42.9).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 49%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 49%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 94.8%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
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 Central Elementary better than Edwin A. Gibson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 42.9 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 Central Elementary and Edwin A. Gibson Elementary?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 466. Edwin A. Gibson Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Edwin A. Gibson Elementary rank in Virginia?
Central Elementary is 494th of 1,142 and Edwin A. Gibson Elementary is 1094th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).