Armstrong Elementary vs Herndon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students
Herndon High
Herndon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elementary Reston, Virginia | Herndon High Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,142 | #110 of 317 |
| National rank | #315 of 50,301 | #1899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 2,261 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 2,261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| city | Reston | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 76.2).
- •Herndon High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 49.5%).
- •Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.7).
- •Herndon High is the larger school with 2,261 students compared with 357.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Armstrong Elementary better than Herndon High?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong Elementary ranks higher (92.7 vs 76.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Armstrong Elementary and Herndon High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Reston and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elementary: 357. Herndon High: 2,261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elementary and Herndon High rank in Virginia?
Armstrong Elementary is 27th of 1,142 and Herndon High is 110th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).