Dearington Elementary/Innovation vs Madison Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 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
Madison Heights Elementary
Madison Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
| Measure | Dearington Elementary/Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia | Madison Heights Elementary Madison Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,142 | #794 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21575 of 50,301 | #14054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 180 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Lynchburg | Madison Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 55.1).
- •Madison Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Madison Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Madison Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 98.3%).
- •Dearington Elementary/Innovation does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.0).
- •Madison Heights Elementary is the larger school with 449 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 Madison Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Heights Elementary ranks higher (66.1 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 Madison Heights Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Madison Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation: 180. Madison Heights Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearington Elementary/Innovation and Madison Heights Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation is 1027th of 1,142 and Madison Heights Elementary is 794th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).