Horizon Elementary vs Meadowland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Meadowland Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Meadowland Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,142 | #462 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1094 of 50,301 | #8088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 82% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 74.8).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 84.9%).
- •Meadowland Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Horizon Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 403.
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 Horizon Elementary better than Meadowland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 74.8 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 Horizon Elementary and Meadowland Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 510. Meadowland Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Meadowland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Horizon Elementary is 121st of 1,142 and Meadowland Elementary is 462nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).