Potomac Falls High vs Potowmack Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potomac Falls High
Potomac Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,662 students
Potowmack Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Potomac Falls High Potomac Falls, Virginia | Potowmack Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 317 | #578 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #688 of 16,910 | #10281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,662 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 1,662 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Potomac Falls | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac Falls High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 71.5).
- •Potowmack Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 68%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 85.2%).
- •Potowmack Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •Potomac Falls High is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 568.
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 Potomac Falls High better than Potowmack Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac Falls High ranks higher (84.5 vs 71.5 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 Potomac Falls High and Potowmack Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Potomac Falls and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potomac Falls High: 1,662. Potowmack Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potomac Falls High and Potowmack Elementary rank in Virginia?
Potomac Falls High is 56th of 317 and Potowmack Elementary is 578th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).