Dearington Elementary/Innovation vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 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
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Dearington Elementary/Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,142 | #218 of 340 |
| National rank | #21575 of 50,301 | #3241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 180 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 80% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 55.1).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on math proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Dearington Elementary/Innovation does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.5).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is the larger school with 531 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation ranks higher (70.5 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation: 180. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearington Elementary/Innovation and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation rank in Virginia?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation is 1027th of 1,142 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is 218th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).