Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle vs Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Falmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
| Measure | Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia | Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle Falmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 340 | #171 of 340 |
| National rank | #997 of 15,369 | #2597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 887 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Falmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 73.7).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 74.4%).
- •Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is the larger school with 887 students compared with 625.
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 Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle better than Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 73.7 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 Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle and Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Falmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle: 887. Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle and Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle rank in Virginia?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is 87th of 340 and Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle is 171st of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).