Richneck Elementary vs Sugarland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richneck Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Sugarland Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Richneck Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Sugarland Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,142 | #955 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21680 of 50,301 | #17959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| city | Newport News | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugarland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 55.0).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100.8%).
- •Sugarland Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 19.3).
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 Richneck Elementary better than Sugarland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sugarland Elementary ranks higher (60.4 vs 55.0 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 Richneck Elementary and Sugarland Elementary?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richneck Elementary: 502. Sugarland Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richneck Elementary and Sugarland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Richneck Elementary is 1029th of 1,142 and Sugarland Elementary is 955th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).