Cooper Middle vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Middle
McLean · Public middle · Grades 7–8
997 students
Sherman Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
| Measure | Cooper Middle McLean, Virginia | Sherman Elementary McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 340 | #1 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #31 of 15,369 | #25 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 997 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 97.5% |
| city | McLean | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 95.9).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •Cooper Middle does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Cooper Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 7.9%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.5).
- •Cooper Middle is the larger school with 997 students compared with 290.
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 Cooper Middle better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (97.1 vs 95.9 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 Cooper Middle and Sherman Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between McLean and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Middle: 997. Sherman Elementary: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Middle and Sherman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cooper Middle is 2nd of 340 and Sherman Elementary is 1st of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).