Herndon Elementary vs Herndon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herndon Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
792 students
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students
| Measure | Herndon Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Herndon Middle Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,142 | #172 of 340 |
| National rank | #21087 of 50,301 | #2598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 792 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Herndon | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 55.8).
- •Herndon Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 74.4%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.5).
- •Herndon Middle is the larger school with 895 students compared with 792.
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 Herndon Elementary better than Herndon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon Middle ranks higher (73.7 vs 55.8 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 Herndon Elementary and Herndon Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon Elementary: 792. Herndon Middle: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon Elementary and Herndon Middle rank in Virginia?
Herndon Elementary is 1024th of 1,142 and Herndon Middle is 172nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).