Boones Mill Elementary vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boones Mill Elementary
Boones Mill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Sherman Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
| Measure | Boones Mill Elementary Boones Mill, Virginia | Sherman Elementary McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #556 of 1,142 | #1 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9912 of 50,301 | #25 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 290 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| city | Boones Mill | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 72.0).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 85.5%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
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 Boones Mill Elementary better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (97.1 vs 72.0 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 Boones Mill Elementary and Sherman Elementary?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Boones Mill and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boones Mill Elementary: 290. Sherman Elementary: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boones Mill Elementary and Sherman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Boones Mill Elementary is 556th of 1,142 and Sherman Elementary is 1st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).