Academy for Discovery at Lakewood vs Sherwood Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
739 students
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk, Virginia | Sherwood Forest Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 340 | #973 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3943 of 15,369 | #18612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 739 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 70% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 59.4).
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood does better on math proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 63%).
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 100.5%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is the larger school with 739 students compared with 406.
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 Academy for Discovery at Lakewood better than Sherwood Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Discovery at Lakewood ranks higher (67.2 vs 59.4 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 Academy for Discovery at Lakewood and Sherwood Forest Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood: 739. Sherwood Forest Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Discovery at Lakewood and Sherwood Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is 262nd of 340 and Sherwood Forest Elementary is 973rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).