Lylburn Downing Middle vs Maury River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lylburn Downing Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
187 students
Maury River Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Lylburn Downing Middle Lexington, Virginia | Maury River Middle Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 340 | #151 of 340 |
| National rank | #431 of 15,369 | #2221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 187 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 78% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lylburn Downing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 75.8).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 75.1%).
- •Maury River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Maury River Middle is the larger school with 481 students compared with 187.
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 Lylburn Downing Middle better than Maury River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lylburn Downing Middle ranks higher (88.3 vs 75.8 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 Lylburn Downing Middle and Maury River Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lylburn Downing Middle: 187. Maury River Middle: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lylburn Downing Middle and Maury River Middle rank in Virginia?
Lylburn Downing Middle is 50th of 340 and Maury River Middle is 151st of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).