Armstrong High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23223 · Richmond City Public Schools
#311 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#8270 of 16,910 nationally
About Armstrong High
Armstrong High is a public high located in Richmond, in the Richmond City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 709 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 311th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 709.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Armstrong High ranks 68th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Armstrong High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Armstrong High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fairfield Court Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students · 367 m away
Woodville Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 763 m away
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students · 1.8 km away
Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
185 students · 1.9 km away
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 2.1 km away
Henry Marsh III Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students · 2.2 km away
Overby-Sheppard Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 2.3 km away
Chimborazo Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 2.6 km away
Franklin Military Academy
Richmond · Public high · Grades 6–12
335 students · 2.7 km away
Bellevue Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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708 students
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704 students
Bruton High
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723 students
Central High
Woodstock · Public high · Grades 9–12
728 students
Arcadia High
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688 students
Appomattox County High
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731 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Armstrong High a good school?
Armstrong High has a Success Index (US) of 50.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #311 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Armstrong High rank in Virginia?
Armstrong High ranks #311 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #8270 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Armstrong High?
Armstrong High had 709 students in 2025.
Is Armstrong High a elementary school or a high school?
Armstrong High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Armstrong High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Armstrong High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.