Herndon Middle vs McNair Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herndon Middle
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
895 students
McNair Elementary
Herndon · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
520 students
| Measure | Herndon Middle Herndon, Virginia | McNair Elementary Herndon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #172 of 340 | #223 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2598 of 15,369 | #2215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 895 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 91% |
| city | Herndon | Herndon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNair Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 73.7).
- •McNair Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 67%).
- •McNair Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •McNair Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 65.1%).
- •Herndon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.7).
- •Herndon Middle is the larger school with 895 students compared with 520.
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 Middle better than McNair Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McNair Elementary ranks higher (85.5 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 Middle and McNair Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Herndon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herndon Middle: 895. McNair Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herndon Middle and McNair Elementary rank in Virginia?
Herndon Middle is 172nd of 340 and McNair Elementary is 223rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).