Central Elementary vs Harrington Waddell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 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
Harrington Waddell Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Lexington, Virginia | Harrington Waddell Elementary Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,142 | #135 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8762 of 50,301 | #1219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 73.7).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 350.
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 Harrington Waddell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrington Waddell Elementary ranks higher (88.3 vs 73.7 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 Harrington Waddell Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 466. Harrington Waddell Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Harrington Waddell Elementary rank in Virginia?
Central Elementary is 494th of 1,142 and Harrington Waddell Elementary is 135th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).