River Bend Middle vs Seneca Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Bend Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,137 students
Seneca Ridge Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
862 students
| Measure | River Bend Middle Sterling, Virginia | Seneca Ridge Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #71 of 340 | #100 of 340 |
| National rank | #591 of 15,369 | #1207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,137 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bend Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 81.8).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 55.7%).
- •Seneca Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 862.
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 River Bend Middle better than Seneca Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), River Bend Middle ranks higher (86.5 vs 81.8 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 River Bend Middle and Seneca Ridge Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Bend Middle: 1,137. Seneca Ridge Middle: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Bend Middle and Seneca Ridge Middle rank in Virginia?
River Bend Middle is 71st of 340 and Seneca Ridge Middle is 100th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).