L. Douglas Wilder Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23227 · Henrico County Public Schools
#328 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#7548 of 15,369 nationally
About L. Douglas Wilder Middle
L. Douglas Wilder Middle is a public middle located in Richmond, in the Henrico County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 758 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 328th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 758.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; L. Douglas Wilder Middle ranks 67th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Henrico High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,300 students · 2.1 km away
Chamberlayne Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 2.2 km away
Laburnum Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students · 2.7 km away
Thomas H. Henderson Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students · 3.5 km away
John Marshall High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students · 3.7 km away
Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
32 students · 3.7 km away
Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 3.9 km away
Mary Scott Preschool
Richmond · Public other
· 3.9 km away
Frances W. McClenney Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students · 4.3 km away
Washington-Henry Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 4.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is L. Douglas Wilder Middle a good school?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle has a Success Index (US) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #328 of 340 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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle rank in Virginia?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle ranks #328 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #7548 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle had 758 students in 2025.
Is L. Douglas Wilder Middle a elementary school or a high school?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of L. Douglas Wilder Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.