Lylburn Downing Middle vs Mountain View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.9 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
Mountain View Elementary
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students
| Measure | Lylburn Downing Middle Lexington, Virginia | Mountain View Elementary Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 340 | #537 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #431 of 15,369 | #9464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 187 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 95% |
| city | Lexington | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lylburn Downing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 72.7).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 97.4%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle is the larger school with 187 students compared with 154.
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 Mountain View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lylburn Downing Middle ranks higher (88.3 vs 72.7 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 Lylburn Downing Middle and Mountain View Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lylburn Downing Middle: 187. Mountain View Elementary: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lylburn Downing Middle and Mountain View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lylburn Downing Middle is 50th of 340 and Mountain View Elementary is 537th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).