Horizon Elementary vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 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
River Bend Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Sterling, Virginia | River Bend Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,142 | #71 of 340 |
| National rank | #1094 of 50,301 | #591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 86.5).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 47.1%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 1,137 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 River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 86.5 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 River Bend Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 510. River Bend Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and River Bend Middle rank in Virginia?
Horizon Elementary is 121st of 1,142 and River Bend Middle is 71st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).