Damascus Middle vs Lylburn Downing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 246 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus Middle
Damascus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
Lylburn Downing Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
187 students
| Measure | Damascus Middle Damascus, Virginia | Lylburn Downing Middle Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 340 | #50 of 340 |
| National rank | #1844 of 15,369 | #431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 188 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Damascus | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lylburn Downing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 77.8).
- •Damascus Middle does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 75.5%).
- •Damascus Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.4).
- •Damascus Middle is the larger school with 188 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 Damascus Middle better than Lylburn Downing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lylburn Downing Middle ranks higher (88.3 vs 77.8 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 Damascus Middle and Lylburn Downing Middle?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus Middle: 188. Lylburn Downing Middle: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus Middle and Lylburn Downing Middle rank in Virginia?
Damascus Middle is 125th of 340 and Lylburn Downing Middle is 50th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).