Coles Elementary vs Herbert J. Saunders 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.
Coles Elementary
Manassas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
| Measure | Coles Elementary Manassas, Virginia | Herbert J. Saunders Middle Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,142 | #177 of 340 |
| National rank | #9032 of 50,301 | #2651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 431 | 1,198 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 1,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.6% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 83% |
| city | Manassas | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.3 vs 73.4).
- •Coles Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 83%).
- •Coles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 72.6%).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Herbert J. Saunders Middle is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 431.
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 Coles Elementary better than Herbert J. Saunders Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coles Elementary and Herbert J. Saunders Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Manassas and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coles Elementary: 431. Herbert J. Saunders Middle: 1,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coles Elementary and Herbert J. Saunders Middle rank in Virginia?
Coles Elementary is 512th of 1,142 and Herbert J. Saunders Middle is 177th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).