Dearington Elementary/Innovation vs Linkhorne Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearington Elementary/Innovation
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
Linkhorne Middle
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
| Measure | Dearington Elementary/Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia | Linkhorne Middle Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,142 | #303 of 340 |
| National rank | #21575 of 50,301 | #5234 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 180 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linkhorne Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 55.1).
- •Linkhorne Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Linkhorne Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Linkhorne Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Dearington Elementary/Innovation does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.8).
- •Linkhorne Middle is the larger school with 519 students compared with 180.
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 Dearington Elementary/Innovation better than Linkhorne Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Linkhorne Middle ranks higher (61.1 vs 55.1 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 Dearington Elementary/Innovation and Linkhorne Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation: 180. Linkhorne Middle: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearington Elementary/Innovation and Linkhorne Middle rank in Virginia?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation is 1027th of 1,142 and Linkhorne Middle is 303rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).