Sandston Elementary vs Snowville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 295 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandston Elementary
Sandston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
Snowville Elementary
Hiwassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
| Measure | Sandston Elementary Sandston, Virginia | Snowville Elementary Hiwassee, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #538 of 1,142 | #529 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9481 of 50,301 | #9342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 201 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| city | Sandston | Hiwassee |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.7 vs 72.9).
- •Snowville Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Snowville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 82%).
- •Sandston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 92%).
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 Sandston Elementary better than Snowville Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sandston Elementary and Snowville Elementary?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Sandston and Hiwassee in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandston Elementary: 201. Snowville Elementary: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandston Elementary and Snowville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Sandston Elementary is 538th of 1,142 and Snowville Elementary is 529th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).