Orchard View Elementary vs Sherando High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard View Elementary
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
Sherando High
Stephens City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Orchard View Elementary Winchester, Virginia | Sherando High Stephens City, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,142 | #75 of 317 |
| National rank | #3104 of 50,301 | #954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| city | Winchester | Stephens City |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 82.5).
- •Sherando High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Sherando High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 76%).
- •Sherando High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 41.6%).
- •Orchard View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.6).
- •Sherando High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 469.
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 Orchard View Elementary better than Sherando High?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 82.5 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 Orchard View Elementary and Sherando High?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Stephens City in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard View Elementary: 469. Sherando High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard View Elementary and Sherando High rank in Virginia?
Orchard View Elementary is 283rd of 1,142 and Sherando High is 75th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).