Armstrong High vs Henry Marsh III Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
709 students
Henry Marsh III Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Armstrong High Richmond, Virginia | Henry Marsh III Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 317 | #1019 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8270 of 16,910 | #20890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 709 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 50.4).
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Armstrong High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 97.7%).
- •Armstrong High does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.6).
- •Armstrong High is the larger school with 709 students compared with 512.
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 Henry Marsh III Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Marsh III Elementary ranks higher (56.1 vs 50.4 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 Henry Marsh III Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong High: 709. Henry Marsh III Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong High and Henry Marsh III Elementary rank in Virginia?
Armstrong High is 311th of 317 and Henry Marsh III Elementary is 1019th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).