Dogwood Elementary vs Hughes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 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
Hughes Middle
Reston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,012 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary Reston, Virginia | Hughes Middle Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,142 | #91 of 340 |
| National rank | #25360 of 50,301 | #1030 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 745 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| city | Reston | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 49.7).
- •Hughes Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 46%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 98.5%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Hughes Middle is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 745.
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 Hughes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Middle ranks higher (83.0 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 Hughes Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Reston and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary: 745. Hughes Middle: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary and Hughes Middle rank in Virginia?
Dogwood Elementary is 1062nd of 1,142 and Hughes Middle is 91st of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).