Potowmack Elementary vs Sugarland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.1 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
Sugarland Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Potowmack Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Sugarland Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,142 | #955 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10281 of 50,301 | #17959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 72% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potowmack Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 60.4).
- •Potowmack Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Potowmack Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Potowmack Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 100.8%).
- •Sugarland Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.9).
- •Potowmack Elementary is the larger school with 568 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 Potowmack Elementary better than Sugarland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potowmack Elementary ranks higher (71.5 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 Potowmack Elementary and Sugarland Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potowmack Elementary: 568. Sugarland Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potowmack Elementary and Sugarland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Potowmack Elementary is 578th of 1,142 and Sugarland Elementary is 955th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).