Middle Schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools

The Lynchburg City Public Schools district in Virginia is home to three middle schools: Linkhorne Middle, Sandusky Middle, and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and reflect the diverse academic landscape within the district.

Among the three middle schools, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation stands out as the top performer. It ranks 328th out of 417 Virginia middle schools and earns a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, outpacing the 0-star ratings of Linkhorne Middle and Sandusky Middle. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation also boasts higher test scores, a more balanced racial makeup, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the other two schools.

Despite these differences, all three middle schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools district face significant challenges. The schools generally perform below the district and state averages on most subject area tests, and they serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 95.1% to 95.6%. These factors suggest the need for the district to closely examine the factors contributing to the academic disparities and implement strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students.