Forest Grove Elementary vs Herndon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Sterling, Virginia | Herndon Middle Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,142 | #172 of 340 |
| National rank | #13425 of 50,301 | #2598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 529 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| city | Sterling | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 67.0).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.1).
- •Herndon Middle is the larger school with 895 students compared with 529.
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 Forest Grove Elementary better than Herndon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon Middle ranks higher (73.7 vs 67.0 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 Forest Grove Elementary and Herndon Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 529. Herndon Middle: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Herndon Middle rank in Virginia?
Forest Grove Elementary is 771st of 1,142 and Herndon Middle is 172nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).