Monelison Middle vs Robert S. Payne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.4 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
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Monelison Middle Madison Heights, Virginia | Robert S. Payne Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 340 | #769 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2483 of 15,369 | #13388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| city | Madison Heights | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monelison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 67.1).
- •Monelison Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •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%).
- •Monelison Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Monelison Middle is the larger school with 469 students compared with 435.
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 Robert S. Payne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monelison Middle ranks higher (74.3 vs 67.1 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 Robert S. Payne Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Madison Heights and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monelison Middle: 469. Robert S. Payne Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monelison Middle and Robert S. Payne Elementary rank in Virginia?
Monelison Middle is 165th of 340 and Robert S. Payne Elementary is 769th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).