Robert S. Payne Elementary vs T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert S. Payne Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
168 students
| Measure | Robert S. Payne Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia | T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,142 | #763 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13388 of 50,301 | #13327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 67.2).
- •T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 98.2%).
- •T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 168.
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 Robert S. Payne Elementary better than T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Robert S. Payne Elementary and T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert S. Payne Elementary: 435. T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert S. Payne Elementary and T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation rank in Virginia?
Robert S. Payne Elementary is 769th of 1,142 and T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is 763rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).