Dogwood Elementary vs Fox Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Elementary
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
745 students
Fox Mill Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
650 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary Reston, Virginia | Fox Mill Elementary Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,142 | #37 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #25360 of 50,301 | #372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 745 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 95% |
| city | Reston | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 49.7).
- •Fox Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 65%).
- •Fox Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 46%).
- •Fox Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 98.5%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Dogwood Elementary is the larger school with 745 students compared with 650.
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 Dogwood Elementary better than Fox Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Mill Elementary ranks higher (92.3 vs 49.7 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 Dogwood Elementary and Fox Mill Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reston and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary: 745. Fox Mill Elementary: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary and Fox Mill Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dogwood Elementary is 1062nd of 1,142 and Fox Mill Elementary is 37th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).