Lylburn Downing Middle vs Rockbridge County High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
Rockbridge County High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
916 students
| Measure | Lylburn Downing Middle Lexington, Virginia | Rockbridge County High Lexington, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 340 | #111 of 317 |
| National rank | #431 of 15,369 | #1907 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 187 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lylburn Downing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 76.2).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Lylburn Downing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 60.3%).
- •Rockbridge County High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Rockbridge County High is the larger school with 916 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 Rockbridge County High?
On the Success Index (US), Lylburn Downing Middle ranks higher (88.3 vs 76.2 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 Rockbridge County High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lylburn Downing Middle: 187. Rockbridge County High: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lylburn Downing Middle and Rockbridge County High rank in Virginia?
Lylburn Downing Middle is 50th of 340 and Rockbridge County High is 111th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).