Dearington Elementary/Innovation vs Robert S. Payne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Dearington Elementary/Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia | Robert S. Payne Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,142 | #769 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21575 of 50,301 | #13388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 180 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 55.1).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary 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 13.2).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary is the larger school with 435 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 Robert S. Payne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert S. Payne Elementary ranks higher (67.1 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 Robert S. Payne Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation: 180. Robert S. Payne Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearington Elementary/Innovation and Robert S. Payne Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dearington Elementary/Innovation is 1027th of 1,142 and Robert S. Payne Elementary is 769th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).