Harrington Waddell Elementary vs Lacey Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrington Waddell Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Lacey Spring Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Harrington Waddell Elementary Lexington, Virginia | Lacey Spring Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,142 | #826 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1219 of 50,301 | #14655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 72% |
| city | Lexington | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 65.2).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 73.1%).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
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 Harrington Waddell Elementary better than Lacey Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrington Waddell Elementary ranks higher (88.3 vs 65.2 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 Harrington Waddell Elementary and Lacey Spring Elementary?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrington Waddell Elementary: 350. Lacey Spring Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrington Waddell Elementary and Lacey Spring Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harrington Waddell Elementary is 135th of 1,142 and Lacey Spring Elementary is 826th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).