Countryside Elementary vs Potowmack Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 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
Potowmack Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Potowmack Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,142 | #578 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3422 of 50,301 | #10281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 71.5).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 85.2%).
- •Potowmack Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.4).
- •Countryside Elementary is the larger school with 648 students compared with 568.
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 Potowmack Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 71.5 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 Potowmack Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 648. Potowmack Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Potowmack Elementary rank in Virginia?
Countryside Elementary is 301st of 1,142 and Potowmack Elementary is 578th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).