For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,583 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 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), 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 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Potomac Falls High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sterling, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potomac Falls High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Park View High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (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: Park View High School vs. Dominion High School, Park View High School vs. Potomac Falls High School, Potomac Falls High School vs. Dominion High School
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