Elk Knob Elementary vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 567 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Knob Elementary
Pennington Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
291 students
Sherman Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
| Measure | Elk Knob Elementary Pennington Gap, Virginia | Sherman Elementary McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #530 of 1,142 | #1 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9372 of 50,301 | #25 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 291 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| city | Pennington Gap | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 72.8).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 87.6%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Elk Knob Elementary is the larger school with 291 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 Elk Knob Elementary better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (97.1 vs 72.8 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 Elk Knob Elementary and Sherman Elementary?
About 567 km in a straight line, between Pennington Gap and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Knob Elementary: 291. Sherman Elementary: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Knob Elementary and Sherman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Elk Knob Elementary is 530th of 1,142 and Sherman Elementary is 1st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).