Forestville Elementary vs Herndon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestville Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students
Herndon High
Herndon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students
| Measure | Forestville Elementary Great Falls, Virginia | Herndon High Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,142 | #110 of 317 |
| National rank | #754 of 50,301 | #1899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 571 | 2,261 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 2,261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 82% |
| city | Great Falls | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 76.2).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 82%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 75%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 49.5%).
- •Herndon High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.9).
- •Herndon High is the larger school with 2,261 students compared with 571.
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 Forestville Elementary better than Herndon High?
On the Success Index (US), Forestville Elementary ranks higher (90.1 vs 76.2 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 Forestville Elementary and Herndon High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestville Elementary: 571. Herndon High: 2,261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestville Elementary and Herndon High rank in Virginia?
Forestville Elementary is 83rd of 1,142 and Herndon High is 110th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).