Brookland Middle vs Hermitage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 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
Hermitage High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
| Measure | Brookland Middle Richmond, Virginia | Hermitage High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 340 | #281 of 317 |
| National rank | #6335 of 15,369 | #5252 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,034 | 1,719 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 1,719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 82% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermitage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 56.0).
- •Hermitage High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Hermitage High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •Hermitage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 90.3%).
- •Brookland Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.7).
- •Hermitage High is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 1,034.
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 Hermitage High?
On the Success Index (US), Hermitage High ranks higher (62.1 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 Hermitage High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookland Middle: 1,034. Hermitage High: 1,719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookland Middle and Hermitage High rank in Virginia?
Brookland Middle is 321st of 340 and Hermitage High is 281st of 317 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).