Mount Vernon High vs Sandburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,858 students
Sandburg Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,401 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High Alexandria, Virginia | Sandburg Middle Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 317 | #130 of 340 |
| National rank | #3164 of 16,910 | #1915 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,858 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 70.6).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 57.1%).
- •Mount Vernon High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.4).
- •Mount Vernon High is the larger school with 1,858 students compared with 1,401.
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 Mount Vernon High better than Sandburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg Middle ranks higher (77.5 vs 70.6 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 Mount Vernon High and Sandburg Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High: 1,858. Sandburg Middle: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High and Sandburg Middle rank in Virginia?
Mount Vernon High is 170th of 317 and Sandburg Middle is 130th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).