Potomac Falls High vs River Bend Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 698 m 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
River Bend Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Potomac Falls High Potomac Falls, Virginia | River Bend Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 317 | #71 of 340 |
| National rank | #688 of 16,910 | #591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,662 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 1,662 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| city | Potomac Falls | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bend Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 84.5).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 86%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 47.1%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Potomac Falls High is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 1,137.
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 River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), River Bend Middle ranks higher (86.5 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 Potomac Falls High and River Bend Middle?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Potomac Falls and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potomac Falls High: 1,662. River Bend Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potomac Falls High and River Bend Middle rank in Virginia?
Potomac Falls High is 56th of 317 and River Bend Middle is 71st of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).