Sandusky Middle vs Sheffield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandusky Middle
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
Sheffield Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Sandusky Middle Lynchburg, Virginia | Sheffield Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 340 | #788 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6263 of 15,369 | #13861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 583 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheffield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 56.4).
- •Sheffield Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Sheffield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Sheffield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 96.9%).
- •Sheffield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Sandusky Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 443.
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 Sandusky Middle better than Sheffield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sheffield Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 56.4 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 Sandusky Middle and Sheffield Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandusky Middle: 583. Sheffield Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandusky Middle and Sheffield Elementary rank in Virginia?
Sandusky Middle is 320th of 340 and Sheffield Elementary is 788th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).