Maury River Middle vs Parry McCluer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maury River Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
Parry McCluer High
Buena Vista · Public high · Grades 8–12
315 students
| Measure | Maury River Middle Lexington, Virginia | Parry McCluer High Buena Vista, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 340 | #266 of 317 |
| National rank | #2221 of 15,369 | #4909 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 481 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| city | Lexington | Buena Vista |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maury River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 63.5).
- •Parry McCluer High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Maury River Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Maury River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 92.1%).
- •Maury River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Maury River Middle is the larger school with 481 students compared with 315.
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 Maury River Middle better than Parry McCluer High?
On the Success Index (US), Maury River Middle ranks higher (75.8 vs 63.5 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 Maury River Middle and Parry McCluer High?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Buena Vista in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maury River Middle: 481. Parry McCluer High: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maury River Middle and Parry McCluer High rank in Virginia?
Maury River Middle is 151st of 340 and Parry McCluer High is 266th of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).