Carson Middle vs Oak Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 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
Oak Hill Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
628 students
| Measure | Carson Middle Herndon, Virginia | Oak Hill Elementary Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 340 | #20 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #49 of 15,369 | #243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,358 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 94% |
| city | Herndon | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.0 vs 93.4).
- •Carson Middle does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 91%).
- •Oak Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 20.5%).
- •Carson Middle does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Carson Middle is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 628.
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 Oak Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Middle ranks higher (95.0 vs 93.4 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 Carson Middle and Oak Hill Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Middle: 1,358. Oak Hill Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Middle and Oak Hill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Carson Middle is 3rd of 340 and Oak Hill Elementary is 20th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).