F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary vs Meherrin Powellton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 183 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
Meherrin Powellton Elementary
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
177 students
| Measure | F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia | Meherrin Powellton Elementary Lawrenceville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,142 | #993 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #36181 of 50,301 | #19370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 177 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Buena Vista | Lawrenceville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meherrin Powellton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 33.6).
- •F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 101.1%).
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 Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meherrin Powellton Elementary ranks higher (58.3 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 Meherrin Powellton Elementary?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Lawrenceville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary: 177. Meherrin Powellton Elementary: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary and Meherrin Powellton Elementary rank in Virginia?
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary is 1123rd of 1,142 and Meherrin Powellton Elementary is 993rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).