Southside Elementary vs Sutherland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Elementary
Dinwiddie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Sutherland Elementary
Sutherland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Southside Elementary Dinwiddie, Virginia | Sutherland Elementary Sutherland, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #659 of 1,142 | #720 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #11419 of 50,301 | #12468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| city | Dinwiddie | Sutherland |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 68.4).
- •Sutherland Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Southside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Sutherland Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 446.
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 Southside Elementary better than Sutherland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 68.4 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 Southside Elementary and Sutherland Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Dinwiddie and Sutherland in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Elementary: 446. Sutherland Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Elementary and Sutherland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Southside Elementary is 659th of 1,142 and Sutherland Elementary is 720th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).