Heritage High vs Leesville Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High
Lynchburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,113 students
Leesville Road Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
| Measure | Heritage High Lynchburg, Virginia | Leesville Road Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 317 | #516 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5220 of 16,910 | #9121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,113 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 90% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leesville Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 62.2).
- •Leesville Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •Leesville Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Leesville Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 94.9%).
- •Leesville Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 646.
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 Heritage High better than Leesville Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leesville Road Elementary ranks higher (73.2 vs 62.2 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 Heritage High and Leesville Road Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 1,113. Leesville Road Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and Leesville Road Elementary rank in Virginia?
Heritage High is 280th of 317 and Leesville Road Elementary is 516th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).