Countryside Elementary vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
Horizon Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Horizon Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,142 | #121 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3422 of 50,301 | #1094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 82.9).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 51.4%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Countryside Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 510.
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 Countryside Elementary better than Horizon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 82.9 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 Countryside Elementary and Horizon Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 648. Horizon Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Horizon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Countryside Elementary is 301st of 1,142 and Horizon Elementary is 121st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).