Linkhorne Middle vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linkhorne Middle
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Linkhorne Middle Lynchburg, Virginia | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #303 of 340 | #218 of 340 |
| National rank | #5234 of 15,369 | #3241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 61.1).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on math proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Linkhorne Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 97.2%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.8).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is the larger school with 531 students compared with 519.
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 Linkhorne Middle better than Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation ranks higher (70.5 vs 61.1 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 Linkhorne Middle and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linkhorne Middle: 519. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linkhorne Middle and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation rank in Virginia?
Linkhorne Middle is 303rd of 340 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is 218th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).