Conway Elementary vs Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conway Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
904 students
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Conway Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia | Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,142 | #87 of 340 |
| National rank | #4925 of 50,301 | #997 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 904 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 87% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 80.1).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Conway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 47.2%).
- •Conway Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Conway Elementary is the larger school with 904 students compared with 887.
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 Conway Elementary better than Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 80.1 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 Conway Elementary and Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conway Elementary: 904. Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conway Elementary and Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle rank in Virginia?
Conway Elementary is 340th of 1,142 and Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is 87th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).