Herndon Elementary vs Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 11 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
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Ashburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students
| Measure | Herndon Elementary Herndon, Virginia | Rosa Lee Carter Elementary Ashburn, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,142 | #34 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #21087 of 50,301 | #361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 90% |
| city | Herndon | Ashburn |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosa Lee Carter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.4 vs 55.8).
- •Rosa Lee Carter Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 65%).
- •Rosa Lee Carter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 54%).
- •Rosa Lee Carter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 74.4%).
- •Rosa Lee Carter Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
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 Rosa Lee Carter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rosa Lee Carter Elementary ranks higher (92.4 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 Rosa Lee Carter Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Ashburn in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon Elementary: 792. Rosa Lee Carter Elementary: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon Elementary and Rosa Lee Carter Elementary rank in Virginia?
Herndon Elementary is 1024th of 1,142 and Rosa Lee Carter Elementary is 34th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).