Countryside Elementary vs Middletown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 73 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
Middletown Elementary
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Middletown Elementary Middletown, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,142 | #510 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3422 of 50,301 | #8997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| city | Sterling | Middletown |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 73.4).
- •Middletown Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Middletown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 65.1%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.2).
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 Middletown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 73.4 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 Countryside Elementary and Middletown Elementary?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Middletown in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 648. Middletown Elementary: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Middletown Elementary rank in Virginia?
Countryside Elementary is 301st of 1,142 and Middletown Elementary is 510th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).