How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carson Middle | Hayfield Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Herndon, VA | Alexandria, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 3,256 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.4% | 25.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carson Middle | Hayfield Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,977 | $17,977 |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carson Middle | Hayfield Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.7% | 30.9% |
| African American | 11.8% | 26.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% | 22.9% |
| Asian | 43.0% | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carson Middle | Hayfield Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 25 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 226.3:1 | 232.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 63 | 173 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.