Coates Elementary vs Herndon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coates Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
996 students
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students
| Measure | Coates Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Herndon Middle Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,142 | #172 of 340 |
| National rank | #12126 of 50,301 | #2598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 996 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Herndon | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 68.8).
- •Coates Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 71.7%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.2).
- •Coates Elementary is the larger school with 996 students compared with 895.
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 Coates Elementary better than Herndon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon Middle ranks higher (73.7 vs 68.8 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 Coates Elementary and Herndon Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coates Elementary: 996. Herndon Middle: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coates Elementary and Herndon Middle rank in Virginia?
Coates Elementary is 701st of 1,142 and Herndon Middle is 172nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).