Amherst Elementary vs Three Chopt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 133 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Three Chopt Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Amherst Elementary Amherst, Virginia | Three Chopt Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,142 | #469 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9287 of 50,301 | #8293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Amherst | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Three Chopt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 72.9).
- •Three Chopt Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Three Chopt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Amherst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 90.2%).
- •Three Chopt Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Amherst Elementary is the larger school with 307 students compared with 306.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amherst Elementary better than Three Chopt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Three Chopt Elementary ranks higher (74.5 vs 72.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amherst Elementary and Three Chopt Elementary?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Elementary: 307. Three Chopt Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Elementary and Three Chopt Elementary rank in Virginia?
Amherst Elementary is 525th of 1,142 and Three Chopt Elementary is 469th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).