Overview
Carson Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Herndon, Virginia. The school enrolls 1,358 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 66% state average)
حقایق کلیدی
SectorPublic
نوع مدرسه—
سطح سطحMiddle
Grade Span7–8
ضلعFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
شهر شهرHerndon
ZIP20171
مدرسه چارترNo
مدرسه مغناطیسNo
عنوان INo
NCES School ID510126001756
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,358
White27.7%
Hispanic / Latino11.0%
Black / African American11.8%
Asian43.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races6.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %21%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)