Robert S. Payne Elementary vs William M. Bass Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 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
William M. Bass Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
188 students
| Measure | Robert S. Payne Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia | William M. Bass Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,142 | #800 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13388 of 50,301 | #14144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 66.0).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •William M. Bass Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 97.2%).
- •William M. Bass Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.2).
- •Robert S. Payne Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 188.
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 William M. Bass Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert S. Payne Elementary ranks higher (67.1 vs 66.0 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 Robert S. Payne Elementary and William M. Bass Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert S. Payne Elementary: 435. William M. Bass Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert S. Payne Elementary and William M. Bass Elementary rank in Virginia?
Robert S. Payne Elementary is 769th of 1,142 and William M. Bass Elementary is 800th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).