Coates Elementary vs McNair Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 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
McNair Upper Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
605 students
| Measure | Coates Elementary Herndon, Virginia | McNair Upper Elementary Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,142 | #999 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12126 of 50,301 | #19598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 996 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Herndon | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coates Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 58.0).
- •McNair Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 71.7%).
- •Coates Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.3).
- •Coates Elementary is the larger school with 996 students compared with 605.
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 McNair Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coates Elementary ranks higher (68.8 vs 58.0 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 Coates Elementary and McNair Upper Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coates Elementary: 996. McNair Upper Elementary: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coates Elementary and McNair Upper Elementary rank in Virginia?
Coates Elementary is 701st of 1,142 and McNair Upper Elementary is 999th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).