F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Lylburn Downing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.3 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
Lylburn Downing Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
187 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Lylburn Downing Middle Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #50 of 340 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 177 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Buena Vista | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lylburn Downing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 33.6).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 94.9%).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle is the larger school with 187 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 Lylburn Downing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lylburn Downing Middle 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 Lylburn Downing Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Lylburn Downing Middle: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Lylburn Downing Middle rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Lylburn Downing Middle is 50th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).