Sandburg Middle vs Waynewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 659 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandburg Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,401 students
Waynewood Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
738 students
| Measure | Sandburg Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Waynewood Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #130 of 340 | #93 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1915 of 15,369 | #811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,401 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 94% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waynewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 77.5).
- •Waynewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 76%).
- •Waynewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Waynewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 50%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Sandburg Middle is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 738.
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 Sandburg Middle better than Waynewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waynewood Elementary ranks higher (89.9 vs 77.5 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 Sandburg Middle and Waynewood Elementary?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandburg Middle: 1,401. Waynewood Elementary: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandburg Middle and Waynewood Elementary rank in Virginia?
Sandburg Middle is 130th of 340 and Waynewood Elementary is 93rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).