Kent Gardens Elementary vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Gardens Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
918 students
Sherman Elementary
McLean · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
| Measure | Kent Gardens Elementary McLean, Virginia | Sherman Elementary McLean, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,142 | #1 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1184 of 50,301 | #25 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 918 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 97.5% |
| city | McLean | McLean |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.1 vs 88.4).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 97%).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 7.9%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.3).
- •Kent Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 918 students compared with 290.
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 Kent Gardens Elementary better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (97.1 vs 88.4 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 Kent Gardens Elementary and Sherman Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between McLean and McLean in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Gardens Elementary: 918. Sherman Elementary: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Gardens Elementary and Sherman Elementary rank in Virginia?
Kent Gardens Elementary is 130th of 1,142 and Sherman Elementary is 1st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).