Community Lab School vs Walker Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Lab School
Charlottesville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
177 students
Walker Upper Elementary
Charlottesville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
570 students
| Measure | Community Lab School Charlottesville, Virginia | Walker Upper Elementary Charlottesville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 317 | #239 of 340 |
| National rank | #152 of 16,910 | #3502 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 177 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 65% |
| city | Charlottesville | Charlottesville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 69.3).
- •Community Lab School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 65%).
- •Community Lab School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 65%).
- •Community Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Walker Upper Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.8).
- •Walker Upper Elementary is the larger school with 570 students compared with 177.
- •Community Lab School is a charter school while Walker Upper Elementary is a public 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 Community Lab School better than Walker Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Community Lab School ranks higher (91.8 vs 69.3 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 Community Lab School and Walker Upper Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Charlottesville and Charlottesville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Lab School: 177. Walker Upper Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Lab School and Walker Upper Elementary rank in Virginia?
Community Lab School is 4th of 317 and Walker Upper Elementary is 239th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).