For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,658 students in Sterling, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Sterling, VA are Potomac Falls High School, Dominion High School and Park View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Sterling, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Potomac Falls High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sterling, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potomac Falls High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #22.
Dominion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #33.
Park View High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,440 students
Rank: n/an/a
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Sterling, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Loudoun Academy Of Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21326 August Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sterling, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sterling, VA include Potomac Falls High School, Dominion High School and Park View High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sterling?
4 public high schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sterling include: Dominion High School vs. Potomac Falls High School, Potomac Falls High School vs. Dominion High School, Park View High School vs. Dominion High School
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