F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Lawson-Marriott Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 202 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
Lawson-Marriott Elementary
St Stephens Church · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
178 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Lawson-Marriott Elementary St Stephens Church, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #735 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #12742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 177 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 102.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Buena Vista | St Stephens Church |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson-Marriott Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 33.6).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 102.2%).
- •Lawson-Marriott Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.8).
- •Lawson-Marriott Elementary is the larger school with 178 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 Lawson-Marriott Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lawson-Marriott Elementary ranks higher (68.0 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 Lawson-Marriott Elementary?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and St Stephens Church in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Lawson-Marriott Elementary: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Lawson-Marriott Elementary rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Lawson-Marriott Elementary is 735th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).