Barack Obama Elementary vs Richmond Community High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 597 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Richmond Community High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Community High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #858 of 1,142 | #140 of 317 |
| National rank | #15225 of 50,301 | #2655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 274 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 97.5% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Community High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 64.3).
- •Richmond Community High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 77%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100.4%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.5).
- •Barack Obama Elementary is the larger school with 274 students compared with 211.
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 Barack Obama Elementary better than Richmond Community High?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Community High ranks higher (72.7 vs 64.3 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 Barack Obama Elementary and Richmond Community High?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 274. Richmond Community High: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and Richmond Community High rank in Virginia?
Barack Obama Elementary is 858th of 1,142 and Richmond Community High is 140th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).