Forest Grove Elementary vs Sterling Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Sterling Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Sterling Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,142 | #291 of 340 |
| National rank | #13425 of 50,301 | #4831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 63.0).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Sterling Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 99.4%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.3).
- •Sterling Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 529.
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 Forest Grove Elementary better than Sterling Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Elementary ranks higher (67.0 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 Forest Grove Elementary and Sterling Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 529. Sterling Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Sterling Middle rank in Virginia?
Forest Grove Elementary is 771st of 1,142 and Sterling Middle is 291st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).