Brookland Middle vs Chamberlayne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookland Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Chamberlayne Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Brookland Middle Richmond, Virginia | Chamberlayne Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 340 | #987 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6335 of 15,369 | #19107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chamberlayne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 56.0).
- •Chamberlayne Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Chamberlayne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Chamberlayne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 90.3%).
- •Brookland Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Brookland Middle is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 389.
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 Brookland Middle better than Chamberlayne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chamberlayne Elementary ranks higher (58.6 vs 56.0 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 Brookland Middle and Chamberlayne Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookland Middle: 1,034. Chamberlayne Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookland Middle and Chamberlayne Elementary rank in Virginia?
Brookland Middle is 321st of 340 and Chamberlayne Elementary is 987th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).