Sandburg Middle vs Whitman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km 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
Whitman Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
828 students
| Measure | Sandburg Middle Alexandria, Virginia | Whitman Middle Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 340 | #276 of 340 |
| National rank | #1915 of 15,369 | #4292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,401 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 66% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 65.5).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Sandburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 67.8%).
- •Whitman Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Sandburg Middle is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 828.
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 Whitman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg Middle ranks higher (77.5 vs 65.5 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 Whitman Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandburg Middle: 1,401. Whitman Middle: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandburg Middle and Whitman Middle rank in Virginia?
Sandburg Middle is 130th of 340 and Whitman Middle is 276th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).