South Lakes High vs Sunrise Valley 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.
South Lakes High
Reston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,434 students
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students
| Measure | South Lakes High Reston, Virginia | Sunrise Valley Elementary Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 317 | #31 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #536 of 16,910 | #341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,434 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 2,434 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| city | Reston | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.6 vs 86.2).
- •Sunrise Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Sunrise Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Sunrise Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 34.3%).
- •South Lakes High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.6).
- •South Lakes High is the larger school with 2,434 students compared with 558.
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 South Lakes High better than Sunrise Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Valley Elementary ranks higher (92.6 vs 86.2 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 South Lakes High and Sunrise Valley Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reston and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lakes High: 2,434. Sunrise Valley Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lakes High and Sunrise Valley Elementary rank in Virginia?
South Lakes High is 42nd of 317 and Sunrise Valley Elementary is 31st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).