Herbert J. Saunders Middle vs Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Herbert J. Saunders Middle Manassas, Virginia | Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 340 | #473 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2651 of 15,369 | #8353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,198 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| city | Manassas | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 73.4).
- •Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 69.9%).
- •Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 379.
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 Herbert J. Saunders Middle better than Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 73.4 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 Herbert J. Saunders Middle and Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle: 1,198. Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert J. Saunders Middle and Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary rank in Virginia?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle is 177th of 340 and Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary is 473rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).