Herman L. Horn Elementary vs William Byrd Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman L. Horn Elementary
Vinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
William Byrd Middle
Vinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Herman L. Horn Elementary Vinton, Virginia | William Byrd Middle Vinton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,142 | #140 of 340 |
| National rank | #9719 of 50,301 | #2088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 89% |
| city | Vinton | Vinton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Byrd Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 72.3).
- •William Byrd Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •William Byrd Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •William Byrd Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 82.5%).
- •Herman L. Horn Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
- •William Byrd Middle is the larger school with 802 students compared with 399.
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 Herman L. Horn Elementary better than William Byrd Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William Byrd Middle ranks higher (76.5 vs 72.3 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 Herman L. Horn Elementary and William Byrd Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Vinton and Vinton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman L. Horn Elementary: 399. William Byrd Middle: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman L. Horn Elementary and William Byrd Middle rank in Virginia?
Herman L. Horn Elementary is 547th of 1,142 and William Byrd Middle is 140th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).