Herndon Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Herndon, Virginia 20170 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#172 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#2598 of 15,369 nationally
About Herndon Middle
Herndon Middle is a public middle located in Herndon, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 895 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 172nd of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 895.
There are 14 schools in Herndon; Herndon Middle ranks 10th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herndon Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hutchison Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
970 students · 1.5 km away
Herndon Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
792 students · 1.6 km away
Clearview Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
580 students · 1.7 km away
McNair Upper Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
605 students · 2.5 km away
Herndon High
Herndon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students · 2.5 km away
Forest Grove Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 2.6 km away
McNair Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
520 students · 2.7 km away
Coates Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
996 students · 3.0 km away
Armstrong Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students · 3.2 km away
Dranesville Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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893 students
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903 students
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887 students
Smart's Mill Middle
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885 students
Rocky Run Middle
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882 students
Holmes Middle
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881 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Herndon Middle a good school?
Herndon Middle has a Success Index (US) of 73.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #172 of 340 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 Middle rank in Virginia?
Herndon Middle ranks #172 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #2598 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herndon Middle?
Herndon Middle had 895 students in 2025.
Is Herndon Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Herndon Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herndon Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herndon Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.