Countryside Elementary vs Potomac Falls High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 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
Potomac Falls High
Potomac Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,662 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Potomac Falls High Potomac Falls, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,142 | #56 of 317 |
| National rank | #3422 of 50,301 | #688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 648 | 1,662 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 1,662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | Sterling | Potomac Falls |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac Falls High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 82.9).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 75%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 51.4%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •Potomac Falls High is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 648.
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 Potomac Falls High?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac Falls High ranks higher (84.5 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 Potomac Falls High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Potomac Falls in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 648. Potomac Falls High: 1,662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Potomac Falls High rank in Virginia?
Countryside Elementary is 301st of 1,142 and Potomac Falls High is 56th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).