Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle vs Ferry Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.7 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
Ferry Farm Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia | Ferry Farm Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #87 of 340 | #214 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #997 of 15,369 | #2123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 887 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferry Farm Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 83.2).
- •Ferry Farm Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Ferry Farm Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 44.5%).
- •Ferry Farm Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is the larger school with 887 students compared with 555.
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 Ferry Farm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ferry Farm Elementary ranks higher (85.7 vs 83.2 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 Ferry Farm Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle: 887. Ferry Farm Elementary: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle and Ferry Farm Elementary rank in Virginia?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is 87th of 340 and Ferry Farm Elementary is 214th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).