Blackwell Elementary vs Open High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Open High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
171 students
| Measure | Blackwell Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Open High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1130 of 1,142 | #176 of 317 |
| National rank | #38737 of 50,301 | #3351 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 420 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 101.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 97.5% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Open High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 29.7).
- •Open High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Open High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 47%).
- •Blackwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 101.2%).
- •Open High does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 21.0).
- •Blackwell Elementary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 171.
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 Blackwell Elementary better than Open High?
On the Success Index (US), Open High ranks higher (69.8 vs 29.7 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 Blackwell Elementary and Open High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Elementary: 420. Open High: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Elementary and Open High rank in Virginia?
Blackwell Elementary is 1130th of 1,142 and Open High is 176th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).