Potomac Falls High vs Sugarland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 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
Sugarland Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Potomac Falls High Potomac Falls, Virginia | Sugarland Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 317 | #955 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #688 of 16,910 | #17959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,662 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 1,662 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| city | Potomac Falls | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac Falls High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 60.4).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 58%).
- •Potomac Falls High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 100.8%).
- •Sugarland Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.0).
- •Potomac Falls High is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 502.
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 Sugarland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac Falls High ranks higher (84.5 vs 60.4 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 Sugarland Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Potomac Falls and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potomac Falls High: 1,662. Sugarland Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potomac Falls High and Sugarland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Potomac Falls High is 56th of 317 and Sugarland Elementary is 955th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).