Ashland Elementary vs Herbert J. Saunders Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
738 students
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
| Measure | Ashland Elementary Manassas, Virginia | Herbert J. Saunders Middle Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,142 | #177 of 340 |
| National rank | #2042 of 50,301 | #2651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 738 | 1,198 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 1,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 83% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 73.4).
- •Ashland Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Ashland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Ashland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 69.5%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.2).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 738.
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 Ashland Elementary better than Herbert J. Saunders Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Elementary ranks higher (85.9 vs 73.4 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 Ashland Elementary and Herbert J. Saunders Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Elementary: 738. Herbert J. Saunders Middle: 1,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Elementary and Herbert J. Saunders Middle rank in Virginia?
Ashland Elementary is 209th of 1,142 and Herbert J. Saunders Middle is 177th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).