Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle vs Stafford Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 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
Stafford Senior High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
| Measure | Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia | Stafford Senior High Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #87 of 340 | #64 of 317 |
| National rank | #997 of 15,369 | #858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 887 | 2,198 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 2,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.2 vs 83.1).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Stafford Senior High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 38.9%).
- •Stafford Senior High does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.3).
- •Stafford Senior High is the larger school with 2,198 students compared with 887.
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 Stafford Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle and Stafford Senior High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle: 887. Stafford Senior High: 2,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle and Stafford Senior High rank in Virginia?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is 87th of 340 and Stafford Senior High is 64th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).