Sterling Elementary vs Sterling Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 952 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sterling Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Sterling Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Sterling Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Sterling Middle Sterling, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,142 | #291 of 340 |
| National rank | #16346 of 50,301 | #4831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.7 vs 63.0).
- •Sterling Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Sterling Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Sterling Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Sterling Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.3).
- •Sterling Middle is the larger school with 967 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 Sterling Elementary better than Sterling Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sterling Elementary and Sterling Middle?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sterling Elementary: 430. Sterling Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sterling Elementary and Sterling Middle rank in Virginia?
Sterling Elementary is 908th of 1,142 and Sterling Middle is 291st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).