John B. Dey Elementary vs Sonnie Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John B. Dey Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
| Measure | John B. Dey Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Sonnie Penn Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #236 of 1,142 | #502 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2363 of 50,301 | #8882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 744 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John B. Dey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 73.6).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 91%).
- •John B. Dey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 69.9%).
- •Sonnie Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.1).
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 John B. Dey Elementary better than Sonnie Penn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John B. Dey Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 73.6 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 John B. Dey Elementary and Sonnie Penn Elementary?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John B. Dey Elementary: 744. Sonnie Penn Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John B. Dey Elementary and Sonnie Penn Elementary rank in Virginia?
John B. Dey Elementary is 236th of 1,142 and Sonnie Penn Elementary is 502nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).