Horizon Elementary vs Potomac Falls High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 858 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Potomac Falls High
Potomac Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,662 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Potomac Falls High Potomac Falls, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,142 | #56 of 317 |
| National rank | #1094 of 50,301 | #688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 510 | 1,662 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 1,662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| city | Sterling | Potomac Falls |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 84.5).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 78%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 37.9%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Potomac Falls High is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 510.
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 Potomac Falls High?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 84.5 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 Potomac Falls High?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Sterling and Potomac Falls in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 510. Potomac Falls High: 1,662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Potomac Falls High rank in Virginia?
Horizon Elementary is 121st of 1,142 and Potomac Falls High is 56th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).