Carson Middle vs Elizabeth Davis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,358 students
Elizabeth Davis Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students
| Measure | Carson Middle Herndon, Virginia | Elizabeth Davis Middle Chester, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3 of 340 | #210 of 340 |
| National rank | #49 of 15,369 | #3118 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,358 | 1,364 |
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 1,364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 82% |
| city | Herndon | Chester |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 71.0).
- •Carson Middle does better on math proficiency (94% vs 82%).
- •Carson Middle does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 76%).
- •Carson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 75.3%).
- •Carson Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.7).
- •Elizabeth Davis Middle is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 1,358.
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 Carson Middle better than Elizabeth Davis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Middle ranks higher (95.0 vs 71.0 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 Carson Middle and Elizabeth Davis Middle?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Chester in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Middle: 1,358. Elizabeth Davis Middle: 1,364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Middle and Elizabeth Davis Middle rank in Virginia?
Carson Middle is 3rd of 340 and Elizabeth Davis Middle is 210th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).