Hugh Gallagher Elementary School vs Sandy Valley ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 527 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Virginia City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
118 students
Sandy Valley ES
Sandy Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
119 students
| Measure | Hugh Gallagher Elementary School Virginia City, Nevada | Sandy Valley ES Sandy Valley, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 408 | #284 of 408 |
| National rank | #22293 of 50,301 | #43179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 118 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Virginia City | Sandy Valley |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 22.7).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hugh Gallagher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 100%).
- •Sandy Valley ES does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.9).
- •Sandy Valley ES is the larger school with 119 students compared with 118.
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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School better than Sandy Valley ES?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh Gallagher Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 22.7 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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School and Sandy Valley ES?
About 527 km in a straight line, between Virginia City and Sandy Valley in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School: 118. Sandy Valley ES: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh Gallagher Elementary School and Sandy Valley ES rank in Nevada?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is 72nd of 408 and Sandy Valley ES is 284th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).