Central Elementary vs F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.1 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
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
177 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Lexington, Virginia | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,142 | #1123 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8762 of 50,301 | #36181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 466 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 87% | – |
| city | Lexington | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 33.6).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 94.9%).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.9).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 177.
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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 33.6 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 Central Elementary and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 466. F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary rank in Virginia?
Central Elementary is 494th of 1,142 and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).