Dogwood Elementary vs McNair Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 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
McNair Upper Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
605 students
| Measure | Dogwood Elementary Reston, Virginia | McNair Upper Elementary Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,142 | #999 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #25360 of 50,301 | #19598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 745 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Reston | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNair Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 49.7).
- •McNair Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 98.5%).
- •Dogwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.3).
- •Dogwood Elementary is the larger school with 745 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 Dogwood Elementary better than McNair Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McNair Upper Elementary ranks higher (58.0 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 McNair Upper Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Reston and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Elementary: 745. McNair Upper Elementary: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Elementary and McNair Upper Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dogwood Elementary is 1062nd of 1,142 and McNair Upper Elementary is 999th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).