F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Maury River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.5 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
Maury River Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Maury River Middle Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #151 of 340 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #2221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 177 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Buena Vista | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maury River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 33.6).
- •Maury River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 94.9%).
- •Maury River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.8).
- •Maury River Middle is the larger school with 481 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 Maury River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Maury River Middle ranks higher (75.8 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 Maury River Middle?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Maury River Middle: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Maury River Middle rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Maury River Middle is 151st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).