Long Branch Elementary vs Sheffield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 249 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Branch Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Sheffield Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Long Branch Elementary Arlington, Virginia | Sheffield Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,142 | #788 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #623 of 50,301 | #13861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| city | Arlington | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.8 vs 66.4).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Long Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Sheffield Elementary is the larger school with 443 students compared with 442.
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 Long Branch Elementary better than Sheffield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Long Branch Elementary ranks higher (90.8 vs 66.4 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 Long Branch Elementary and Sheffield Elementary?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Branch Elementary: 442. Sheffield Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Branch Elementary and Sheffield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Long Branch Elementary is 67th of 1,142 and Sheffield Elementary is 788th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).