Rolling Ridge Elementary vs Sterling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Sterling Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Rolling Ridge Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Sterling Elementary Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #806 of 1,142 | #908 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14207 of 50,301 | #16346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolling Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 62.7).
- •Rolling Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Rolling Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Sterling Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Sterling Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.4).
- •Rolling Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 430.
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 Rolling Ridge Elementary better than Sterling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rolling Ridge Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 62.7 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 Rolling Ridge Elementary and Sterling Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rolling Ridge Elementary: 562. Sterling Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rolling Ridge Elementary and Sterling Elementary rank in Virginia?
Rolling Ridge Elementary is 806th of 1,142 and Sterling Elementary is 908th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).