Dearington Elementary/Innovation vs Monelison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.4 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
Monelison Middle
Madison Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Dearington Elementary/Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia | Monelison Middle Madison Heights, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,142 | #165 of 340 |
| National rank | #21575 of 50,301 | #2483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 180 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| city | Lynchburg | Madison Heights |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monelison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 55.1).
- •Monelison Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Monelison Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Monelison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Dearington Elementary/Innovation does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.7).
- •Monelison Middle is the larger school with 469 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 Monelison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Monelison Middle ranks higher (74.3 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 Monelison Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Madison Heights in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation: 180. Monelison Middle: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearington Elementary/Innovation and Monelison Middle rank in Virginia?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation is 1027th of 1,142 and Monelison Middle is 165th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).