Monelison Middle vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monelison Middle
Madison Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Monelison Middle Madison Heights, Virginia | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 340 | #218 of 340 |
| National rank | #2483 of 15,369 | #3241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| city | Madison Heights | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monelison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 70.5).
- •Monelison Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Monelison Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Monelison Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 97.2%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.7).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is the larger school with 531 students compared with 469.
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 Monelison Middle better than Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Monelison Middle ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.5 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 Monelison Middle and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Madison Heights and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monelison Middle: 469. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monelison Middle and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation rank in Virginia?
Monelison Middle is 165th of 340 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is 218th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).