Rachel Carson Middle School

Rachel Carson Middle serves the Herndon community.

Rachel Carson Middle School is located in Herndon.

Rachel Carson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

13618 McLearen Rd, Herndon, VA

Fairfax County Public Schools

4.3

4.1

1,446 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. August Frattali

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
86%

Reading Proficiency
88%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

88%

Math Proficiency

86%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 120	Full Time Teachers 120
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

245:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.6%	Female 47.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 43%	White 27.7%
Black 11.8%	Hispanic 11%
Two or more races 6%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Public MS in Virginia

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

3/16/2026

Carson is a great school and has great teachers and staff. The music and art programs are great, and the after school activities department is amazing. I love the teams, and the layout of the school; it makes things much easier to get to.

4.0 Alum

4/7/2020

It was a good and welcoming experience. The school has some really good teachers who are eager to teach. I can say that Carson is one of the best schools I have attended.

5.0 Middle School Student

1/24/2018

Really great school. They have many interesting teachers and the students are all pretty nice. You don't have to be popular to have fun at this school. It's filled with nerds and people who don't really care about this stuff.

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5.0 parent

3/11/2026

My Son is a current student & He is loving the school. So far got good support & Cooperations From the Teachers & the Staffs . Thanks

4.0 other

11/18/2025

Honestly, I like what this school has to offer you get to pick most of your classes and this is the first school that has lockers that I had been to and the only thing that was bad was the start time 7:00 am means I have to wake up at 6:00 am that's the only thing gate keeping a 5 star review

2.0 other

10/1/2024

As an alumnus of Rachel Carson, I wish I could look back fondly on my time there, but unfortunately, the school's consistent failure to provide a safe environment overshadows much of my experience. While the academics were decent, the lack of attention to student safety was alarming. Incidents that...

1.0 parent

8/18/2024

Our experience at Carson led us to leave FCPS for private school. More time was spent educating my kids about social justice campaigns and pronouns than academics. My children graduated with near perfect grades despite performing below grade level in mathematics and writing.

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Virginia Fairfax County Herndon 20171

Rachel Carson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Herndon, VA, in the Floris neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Rachel Carson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,005,670. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chantilly High School, Oak Hill Christian School, Cortona Academy, and more. Learn more about what Herndon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rachel Carson Middle School.

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