Lee M. Waid Elementary vs Sontag Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee M. Waid Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Sontag Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Lee M. Waid Elementary Rocky Mount, Virginia | Sontag Elementary Rocky Mount, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #431 of 1,142 | #423 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7450 of 50,301 | #7287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| city | Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.8 vs 76.1).
- •Sontag Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 87.5%).
- •Sontag Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.7).
- •Lee M. Waid Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 248.
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 Lee M. Waid Elementary better than Sontag Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lee M. Waid Elementary and Sontag Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Rocky Mount and Rocky Mount in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee M. Waid Elementary: 386. Sontag Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee M. Waid Elementary and Sontag Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lee M. Waid Elementary is 431st of 1,142 and Sontag Elementary is 423rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).