Lake Taylor vs Sherwood Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Taylor
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
664 students
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Lake Taylor Norfolk, Virginia | Sherwood Forest Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1021 of 1,142 | #973 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21030 of 50,301 | #18612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 70% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 55.9).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Lake Taylor does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 100.5%).
- •Lake Taylor does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
- •Lake Taylor is the larger school with 664 students compared with 406.
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 Lake Taylor better than Sherwood Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Forest Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 55.9 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 Lake Taylor and Sherwood Forest Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Taylor: 664. Sherwood Forest Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Taylor and Sherwood Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lake Taylor is 1021st of 1,142 and Sherwood Forest Elementary is 973rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).