Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle vs Falmouth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 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
Falmouth Elementary
Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students
| Measure | Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia | Falmouth Elementary Falmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 340 | #621 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #997 of 15,369 | #10863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 887 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| 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 70.6).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 78.7%).
- •Falmouth Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is the larger school with 887 students compared with 724.
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 Falmouth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 70.6 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 Falmouth Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Falmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle: 887. Falmouth Elementary: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle and Falmouth Elementary rank in Virginia?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is 87th of 340 and Falmouth Elementary is 621st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).