Armstrong High vs Fairfield Court Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 367 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
709 students
Fairfield Court Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Armstrong High Richmond, Virginia | Fairfield Court Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 317 | #1140 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8270 of 16,910 | #44883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 709 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 19.9).
- •Armstrong High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Armstrong High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Armstrong High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Armstrong High does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.3).
- •Armstrong High is the larger school with 709 students compared with 222.
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 Armstrong High better than Fairfield Court Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong High ranks higher (50.4 vs 19.9 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 Armstrong High and Fairfield Court Elementary?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong High: 709. Fairfield Court Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong High and Fairfield Court Elementary rank in Virginia?
Armstrong High is 311th of 317 and Fairfield Court Elementary is 1140th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).