Heritage Elementary vs Sandusky Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Sandusky Middle
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia | Sandusky Middle Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #847 of 1,142 | #320 of 340 |
| National rank | #14978 of 50,301 | #6263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 448 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 56.4).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 96.9%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •Sandusky Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 448.
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 Heritage Elementary better than Sandusky Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 56.4 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 Heritage Elementary and Sandusky Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 448. Sandusky Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Sandusky Middle rank in Virginia?
Heritage Elementary is 847th of 1,142 and Sandusky Middle is 320th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).