River Bend Middle vs Sugarland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 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
Sugarland Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | River Bend Middle Sterling, Virginia | Sugarland Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 340 | #955 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #591 of 15,369 | #17959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,137 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bend Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 60.4).
- •River Bend Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 58%).
- •River Bend Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 100.8%).
- •Sugarland Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.3).
- •River Bend Middle is the larger school with 1,137 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 River Bend Middle better than Sugarland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Bend Middle ranks higher (86.5 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 River Bend Middle and Sugarland Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Bend Middle: 1,137. Sugarland Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Bend Middle and Sugarland Elementary rank in Virginia?
River Bend Middle is 71st of 340 and Sugarland Elementary is 955th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).