Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences vs South Lakes High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Reston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
726 students
South Lakes High
Reston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,434 students
| Measure | Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Reston, Virginia | South Lakes High Reston, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #238 of 1,142 | #42 of 317 |
| National rank | #2401 of 50,301 | #536 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 726 | 2,434 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 2,434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| city | Reston | Reston |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lakes High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 85.1).
- •South Lakes High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 84%).
- •Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 34.3%).
- •South Lakes High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.1).
- •South Lakes High is the larger school with 2,434 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 Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences better than South Lakes High?
On the Success Index (US), South Lakes High ranks higher (86.2 vs 85.1 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 Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and South Lakes High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reston and Reston in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences: 726. South Lakes High: 2,434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and South Lakes High rank in Virginia?
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences is 238th of 1,142 and South Lakes High is 42nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).