Hughes Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Reston, Virginia 20191 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#91 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#1030 of 15,369 nationally
About Hughes Middle
Hughes Middle is a public middle located in Reston, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,012 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 91st of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,012.
There are 10 schools in Reston; Hughes Middle ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 Hughes Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hughes Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Lakes High
Reston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,434 students · 344 m away
Terraset Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
598 students · 356 m away
Sunrise Valley Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 1.7 km away
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
726 students · 2.0 km away
Dogwood Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students · 2.9 km away
Crossfield Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
513 students · 3.1 km away
Lake Anne Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students · 3.4 km away
Forest Edge Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
454 students · 3.8 km away
Fox Mill Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
650 students · 3.9 km away
Aldrin Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Spotsylvania · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students
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1,026 students
Cooper Middle
McLean · Public middle · Grades 7–8
997 students
H.H. Poole Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Corporate Landing Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Swanson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hughes Middle a good school?
Hughes Middle has a Success Index (US) of 83.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #91 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 Hughes Middle rank in Virginia?
Hughes Middle ranks #91 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #1030 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hughes Middle?
Hughes Middle had 1,012 students in 2025.
Is Hughes Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Hughes Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hughes Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hughes Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.