F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Harrington Waddell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
177 students
Harrington Waddell Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Harrington Waddell Elementary Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #135 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #1219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 177 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Buena Vista | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 33.6).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 94.9%).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary is the larger school with 350 students compared with 177.
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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary better than Harrington Waddell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrington Waddell Elementary ranks higher (88.3 vs 33.6 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 F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Harrington Waddell Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Harrington Waddell Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Harrington Waddell Elementary rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Harrington Waddell Elementary is 135th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).