Knollwood Meadows Elementary vs T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knollwood Meadows Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Knollwood Meadows Elementary Newport News, Virginia | T. Ryland Sanford Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #966 of 1,142 | #1048 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #18338 of 50,301 | #24004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 71% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 51.7).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 71%).
- •Knollwood Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •T. Ryland Sanford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.6%).
- •T. Ryland Sanford Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.0).
- •T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 460.
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 Knollwood Meadows Elementary better than T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Knollwood Meadows Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 51.7 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 Knollwood Meadows Elementary and T. Ryland Sanford Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knollwood Meadows Elementary: 460. T. Ryland Sanford Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knollwood Meadows Elementary and T. Ryland Sanford Elementary rank in Virginia?
Knollwood Meadows Elementary is 966th of 1,142 and T. Ryland Sanford Elementary is 1048th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).