Dominion High vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Virginia, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dominion High
Sterling · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,453 students
Heritage High
Leesburg · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,475 students
| Measure | Dominion High Sterling, Virginia | Heritage High Leesburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 1,453 | 1,475 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 1,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| city | Sterling | Leesburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 49.6%).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 1,453.
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 Dominion High better than Heritage High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dominion High and Heritage High?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Leesburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dominion High: 1,453. Heritage High: 1,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dominion High and Heritage High rank in Virginia?
Dominion High is unranked and Heritage High is unranked among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).