Herndon High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Herndon, Virginia 20170 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#110 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#1899 of 16,910 nationally
About Herndon High
Herndon High is a public high located in Herndon, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 110th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,261.
There are 14 schools in Herndon; Herndon High ranks 9th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herndon High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,261
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herndon High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Herndon Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
792 students · 1.2 km away
Clearview Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
580 students · 1.5 km away
Armstrong Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students · 1.6 km away
Dranesville Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students · 1.6 km away
Forest Grove Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 2.3 km away
Sully Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 2.4 km away
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students · 2.5 km away
Sterling Middle
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students · 3.1 km away
Aldrin Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students · 3.3 km away
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students · 3.3 km away
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Edison High
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2,294 students
Osbourn High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herndon High a good school?
Herndon High has a Success Index (US) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #110 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herndon High rank in Virginia?
Herndon High ranks #110 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #1899 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herndon High?
Herndon High had 2,261 students in 2025.
Is Herndon High a elementary school or a high school?
Herndon High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herndon High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herndon High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.