Hughes Middle vs Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
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.
Hughes Middle
Reston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,012 students
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
726 students
| Measure | Hughes Middle Reston, Virginia | Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #91 of 340 | #238 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1030 of 15,369 | #2401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,012 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| city | Reston | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 83.0).
- •Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 41.4%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Hughes Middle is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 726.
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 Hughes Middle better than Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences ranks higher (85.1 vs 83.0 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 Hughes Middle and Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Reston and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes Middle: 1,012. Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes Middle and Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences rank in Virginia?
Hughes Middle is 91st of 340 and Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 238th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).