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Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation

Lynchburg, Virginia · Grades 6 to 8 · Lynchburg City Public Schools

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About Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Lynchburg, Virginia. Enrollment was 531 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.5 students per teacher. Lynchburg City Public Schools runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a small city. Families comparing options will find 26 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1200 1208 Polk St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Phone	(434) 515-5310
School district	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	531
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Lynchburg city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510234000955). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Robert S. Payne ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lynchburg · 0.3 mi Dearington Elementary/InnovationPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lynchburg · 1 mi E.C. Glass HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Lynchburg · 1.1 mi William M. Bass ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lynchburg · 1.1 mi T.C. Miller Elementary School for InnovationPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lynchburg · 1.3 mi Central Va. Training Ctr.Public · Grades PreK to 12Madison Heights, VA · 1.4 mi New Vistas SchoolPrivate · Grades 2 to 12Lynchburg · 1.5 mi Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 2 to 12Madison Heights, VA · 1.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation serve?

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation reported 531 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 531 students and 46 teachers in federal data.

Is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation a public or charter school?

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation in?

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is part of Lynchburg City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/lynchburg-city-public-schools/

Where is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation located?

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is at 1200 1208 Polk St, Lynchburg, VA 24504. The phone number is (434) 515-5310.

How many other schools are near Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?

There are 26 other schools within 5 miles of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation in our directory.