Dominion High vs Horizon Elementary
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.
Dominion High
Sterling · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,453 students
Horizon Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Dominion High Sterling, Virginia | Horizon Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #121 of 1,142 |
| National rank | – | #1094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,453 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Dominion High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 49.6%).
- •Dominion High does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Dominion High is the larger school with 1,453 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 Dominion High better than Horizon Elementary?
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 Horizon Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dominion High: 1,453. Horizon Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dominion High and Horizon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dominion High is unranked and Horizon Elementary is 121st of 1,142 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).