Central Elementary vs Lylburn Downing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 556 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Lylburn Downing Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
187 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Lexington, Virginia | Lylburn Downing Middle Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #494 of 1,142 | #50 of 340 |
| National rank | #8762 of 50,301 | #431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lylburn Downing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 73.7).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 85.8%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 187.
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 Lylburn Downing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lylburn Downing Middle 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 Lylburn Downing Middle?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 466. Lylburn Downing Middle: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Lylburn Downing Middle rank in Virginia?
Central Elementary is 494th of 1,142 and Lylburn Downing Middle is 50th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).