Riverside High vs Trailside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside High
Leesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
Trailside Middle
Ashburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
| Measure | Riverside High Leesburg, Virginia | Trailside Middle Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 317 | #15 of 340 |
| National rank | #235 of 16,910 | #182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,710 | 1,131 |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | 1,131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| city | Leesburg | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 90.1).
- •Trailside Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Riverside High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Riverside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 21.7%).
- •Trailside Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Riverside High is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 1,131.
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 Riverside High better than Trailside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Trailside Middle ranks higher (91.7 vs 90.1 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 Riverside High and Trailside Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Leesburg and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside High: 1,710. Trailside Middle: 1,131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside High and Trailside Middle rank in Virginia?
Riverside High is 14th of 317 and Trailside Middle is 15th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).