Lee High vs Pennington Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee High
Jonesville · Public high · Grades 8–12
803 students
Pennington Middle
Pennington Gap · Public middle · Grades 5–7
278 students
| Measure | Lee High Jonesville, Virginia | Pennington Middle Pennington Gap, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #306 of 317 | #191 of 340 |
| National rank | #6798 of 16,910 | #2840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 803 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Jonesville | Pennington Gap |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennington Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 56.0).
- •Pennington Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100.5%).
- •Pennington Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 19.1).
- •Lee High is the larger school with 803 students compared with 278.
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 Lee High better than Pennington Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pennington Middle ranks higher (72.5 vs 56.0 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 Lee High and Pennington Middle?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Jonesville and Pennington Gap in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee High: 803. Pennington Middle: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee High and Pennington Middle rank in Virginia?
Lee High is 306th of 317 and Pennington Middle is 191st of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).