Goochland Elementary vs Horizon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goochland Elementary
Goochland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Horizon Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Goochland Elementary Goochland, Virginia | Horizon Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,142 | #121 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1930 of 50,301 | #1094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| city | Goochland | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 86.2).
- •Goochland Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Goochland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 32%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Horizon Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 509.
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 Goochland Elementary better than Horizon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 86.2 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 Goochland Elementary and Horizon Elementary?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Goochland and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goochland Elementary: 509. Horizon Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goochland Elementary and Horizon Elementary rank in Virginia?
Goochland Elementary is 197th of 1,142 and Horizon Elementary is 121st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).