Herndon Middle vs Sterling Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students
Sterling Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Herndon Middle Herndon, Virginia | Sterling Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 340 | #291 of 340 |
| National rank | #2598 of 15,369 | #4831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 895 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Herndon | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 63.0).
- •Herndon Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 84.6%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.3).
- •Sterling Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 895.
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 Herndon Middle better than Sterling Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon Middle ranks higher (73.7 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 Herndon Middle and Sterling Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon Middle: 895. Sterling Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon Middle and Sterling Middle rank in Virginia?
Herndon Middle is 172nd of 340 and Sterling Middle is 291st of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).