Crossfield Elementary vs Hughes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossfield Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
513 students
Hughes Middle
Reston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,012 students
| Measure | Crossfield Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Hughes Middle Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 1,142 | #91 of 340 |
| National rank | #116 of 50,301 | #1030 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 513 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 80% |
| city | Herndon | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 83.0).
- •Crossfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 80%).
- •Crossfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Crossfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 41.4%).
- •Crossfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Hughes Middle is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 513.
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 Crossfield Elementary better than Hughes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crossfield Elementary ranks higher (94.8 vs 83.0 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 Crossfield Elementary and Hughes Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossfield Elementary: 513. Hughes Middle: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossfield Elementary and Hughes Middle rank in Virginia?
Crossfield Elementary is 8th of 1,142 and Hughes Middle is 91st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).