For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,419 students in Sterling, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling, VA are Dominion High School, River Bend Middle School and Seneca Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sterling, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dominion High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46240 Algonkian Pkwy.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3220
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Seneca Ridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 Seneca Ridge Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4420
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4420
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Sterling Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Holly Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4520
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Sterling, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Loudoun Academy Of Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21326 August Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling, VA include Dominion High School, River Bend Middle School and Seneca Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sterling?
4 public middle schools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sterling include: River Bend Middle School vs. Seneca Ridge Middle School, Seneca Ridge Middle School vs. River Bend Middle School, Sterling Middle School vs. Seneca Ridge Middle School
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