Snow Creek Elementary vs Sontag Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Snow Creek Elementary
Penhook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
226 students
Sontag Elementary
Rocky Mount · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Snow Creek Elementary Penhook, Virginia | Sontag Elementary Rocky Mount, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #448 of 1,142 | #423 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7804 of 50,301 | #7287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 226 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Penhook | Rocky Mount |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.3 vs 76.1).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Snow Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 87.5%).
- •Sontag Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.3).
- •Sontag Elementary is the larger school with 248 students compared with 226.
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 Snow Creek Elementary better than Sontag 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 Snow Creek Elementary and Sontag Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Penhook and Rocky Mount in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Snow Creek Elementary: 226. Sontag Elementary: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Snow Creek Elementary and Sontag Elementary rank in Virginia?
Snow Creek Elementary is 448th of 1,142 and Sontag Elementary is 423rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).