Horizon Elementary vs Seneca Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 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
Seneca Ridge Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Seneca Ridge Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #121 of 1,142 | #100 of 340 |
| National rank | #1094 of 50,301 | #1207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 81.8).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Seneca Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 55.7%).
- •Seneca Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.9).
- •Seneca Ridge Middle is the larger school with 862 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 Seneca Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 81.8 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 Seneca Ridge Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 510. Seneca Ridge Middle: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Seneca Ridge Middle rank in Virginia?
Horizon Elementary is 121st of 1,142 and Seneca Ridge Middle is 100th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).