Highland Springs High vs Sandston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Springs High
Highland Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,928 students
Sandston Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
| Measure | Highland Springs High Highland Springs, Virginia | Sandston Elementary Sandston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 317 | #538 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5607 of 16,910 | #9481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,928 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 1,928 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Highland Springs | Sandston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 60.8).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Highland Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 88.6%).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.6).
- •Highland Springs High is the larger school with 1,928 students compared with 201.
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 Highland Springs High better than Sandston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandston Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 60.8 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 Highland Springs High and Sandston Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Highland Springs and Sandston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Springs High: 1,928. Sandston Elementary: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Springs High and Sandston Elementary rank in Virginia?
Highland Springs High is 286th of 317 and Sandston Elementary is 538th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).