Potowmack Elementary vs River Bend Middle
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.
Potowmack Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
River Bend Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students
| Measure | Potowmack Elementary Sterling, Virginia | River Bend Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,142 | #71 of 340 |
| National rank | #10281 of 50,301 | #591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bend Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 71.5).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 68%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 85.2%).
- •Potowmack Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.3).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 1,137 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 Potowmack Elementary better than River Bend Middle?
On the Success Index (US), River Bend Middle ranks higher (86.5 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 Potowmack Elementary and River Bend Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potowmack Elementary: 568. River Bend Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potowmack Elementary and River Bend Middle rank in Virginia?
Potowmack Elementary is 578th of 1,142 and River Bend Middle is 71st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).