Herbert J. Saunders Middle vs Sonnie Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 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
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
| Measure | Herbert J. Saunders Middle Manassas, Virginia | Sonnie Penn Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 340 | #502 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2651 of 15,369 | #8882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,198 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 93% |
| city | Manassas | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.4 vs 73.6).
- •Sonnie Penn Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Sonnie Penn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 69.9%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.9).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 744.
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 Sonnie Penn 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 Herbert J. Saunders Middle and Sonnie Penn Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle: 1,198. Sonnie Penn Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert J. Saunders Middle and Sonnie Penn Elementary rank in Virginia?
Herbert J. Saunders Middle is 177th of 340 and Sonnie Penn Elementary is 502nd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).