B.C. Charles Elementary vs T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.C. Charles Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | B.C. Charles Elementary Newport News, Virginia | T. Ryland Sanford Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,142 | #1048 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #23589 of 50,301 | #24004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.2 vs 51.7).
- •T. Ryland Sanford Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •B.C. Charles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •T. Ryland Sanford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.7%).
- •T. Ryland Sanford Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.4).
- •T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 388.
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 B.C. Charles Elementary better than T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are B.C. Charles Elementary and T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.C. Charles Elementary: 388. T. Ryland Sanford Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.C. Charles Elementary and T. Ryland Sanford Elementary rank in Virginia?
B.C. Charles Elementary is 1044th of 1,142 and T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is 1048th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).