James Blair Middle vs Laurel Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Blair Middle
Williamsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Laurel Lane Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | James Blair Middle Williamsburg, Virginia | Laurel Lane Elementary Williamsburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #160 of 340 | #409 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2405 of 15,369 | #6889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 505 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 88% |
| city | Williamsburg | Williamsburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 74.7).
- •Laurel Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Laurel Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •James Blair Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 73.6%).
- •Laurel Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Laurel Lane Elementary is the larger school with 526 students compared with 505.
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 James Blair Middle better than Laurel Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Lane Elementary ranks higher (76.7 vs 74.7 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 James Blair Middle and Laurel Lane Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Williamsburg and Williamsburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Blair Middle: 505. Laurel Lane Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Blair Middle and Laurel Lane Elementary rank in Virginia?
James Blair Middle is 160th of 340 and Laurel Lane Elementary is 409th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).