Dranesville Elementary vs Sterling Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dranesville Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
Sterling Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Dranesville Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Sterling Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 1,142 | #291 of 340 |
| National rank | #6133 of 50,301 | #4831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 610 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 58% |
| city | Herndon | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dranesville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 63.0).
- •Dranesville Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Dranesville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Dranesville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 84.6%).
- •Sterling Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.0).
- •Sterling Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 610.
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 Dranesville Elementary better than Sterling Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dranesville Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 63.0 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 Dranesville Elementary and Sterling Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dranesville Elementary: 610. Sterling Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dranesville Elementary and Sterling Middle rank in Virginia?
Dranesville Elementary is 379th of 1,142 and Sterling Middle is 291st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).