Harrington Waddell Elementary vs Lylburn Downing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 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
Lylburn Downing Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
187 students
| Measure | Harrington Waddell Elementary Lexington, Virginia | Lylburn Downing Middle Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,142 | #50 of 340 |
| National rank | #1219 of 50,301 | #431 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.3 vs 88.3).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 31%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Harrington Waddell Elementary is the larger school with 350 students compared with 187.
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 Lylburn Downing Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harrington Waddell Elementary and Lylburn Downing Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrington Waddell Elementary: 350. Lylburn Downing Middle: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrington Waddell Elementary and Lylburn Downing Middle rank in Virginia?
Harrington Waddell Elementary is 135th of 1,142 and Lylburn Downing Middle is 50th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).