Best High Schools in Herndon, VA

Herndon, VA has 8 high schools with 17,544 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Herndon score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Herndon exceed expectations.

1. Oakton High

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2701 Students

2. Madison High

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2135 Students

3. Chantilly High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2937 Students

4. Westfield High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2686 Students

5. South Lakes High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2530 Students

6. Park View High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1455 Students

7. Herndon High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2361 Students

Best Middle Schools in Herndon, VA

Herndon, VA has 7 middle schools with 7,485 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Herndon score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Herndon greatly exceed expectations.

1. Carson Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students

2. Thoreau Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students

3. Stone Hill Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students

4. Franklin Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 832 Students

5. Hughes Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 993 Students

6. Herndon Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 958 Students

7. Sterling Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1037 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Herndon, VA

Herndon, VA has 26 elementary schools with 14,768 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Herndon score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Herndon greatly exceed expectations.

1. Rosa Lee Carter Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 848 Students

2. Oak Hill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 700 Students

3. Navy Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 913 Students

4. Floris Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 690 Students

5. Flint Hill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 616 Students

6. Fox Mill Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 630 Students

7. Crossfield Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 567 Students

8. Hunters Woods Elementary School For The Arts And Sciences

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 731 Students

9. Aldrin Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 465 Students

10. Armstrong Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Herndon, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Herndon, VA has a total population of 46,789 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Herndon, VA

39,797

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Herndon, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Herndon, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Herndon, VA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,972 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Herndon, VA Internet Health Assessment.

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