Herndon High School vs. South Lakes High School
Should I attend Herndon High School or South Lakes High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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South Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,317 students in grades 9-12, Herndon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,565 students in grades 9-12, South Lakes High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,317 students
2,565 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
192 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1112 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
83%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
659
646
Grade 10 Students
517
642
Grade 11 Students
605
637
Grade 12 Students
536
640
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
10%
11%
% Hispanic
49%
25%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
30%
43%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
