Herndon High vs Herndon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herndon High
Herndon · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students
| Measure | Herndon High Herndon, Virginia | Herndon Middle Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 317 | #172 of 340 |
| National rank | #1899 of 16,910 | #2598 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,261 | 895 |
| Enrollment | 2,261 | 895 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Herndon | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herndon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 73.7).
- •Herndon High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Herndon High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Herndon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 65.1%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Herndon High is the larger school with 2,261 students compared with 895.
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 High better than Herndon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herndon High ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.7 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 High and Herndon Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon High: 2,261. Herndon Middle: 895. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon High and Herndon Middle rank in Virginia?
Herndon High is 110th of 317 and Herndon Middle is 172nd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).