L.F. Addington Middle vs Norton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.F. Addington Middle
Wise · Public middle · Grades 5–8
387 students
Norton Elementary
Norton · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
527 students
| Measure | L.F. Addington Middle Wise, Virginia | Norton Elementary Norton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #196 of 340 | #710 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2929 of 15,369 | #12220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 387 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 88% |
| city | Wise | Norton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L.F. Addington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 68.7).
- •L.F. Addington Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 88%).
- •L.F. Addington Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Norton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 117.6%).
- •L.F. Addington Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •Norton Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 387.
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 L.F. Addington Middle better than Norton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L.F. Addington Middle ranks higher (72.0 vs 68.7 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 L.F. Addington Middle and Norton Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Wise and Norton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.F. Addington Middle: 387. Norton Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.F. Addington Middle and Norton Elementary rank in Virginia?
L.F. Addington Middle is 196th of 340 and Norton Elementary is 710th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).