Brookland Middle vs Longdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 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
Longdale Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Brookland Middle Richmond, Virginia | Longdale Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 340 | #913 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #6335 of 15,369 | #16586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 74% |
| city | Richmond | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 56.0).
- •Longdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Longdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Longdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.3%).
- •Longdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Brookland Middle is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 476.
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 Longdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longdale Elementary ranks higher (62.3 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 Longdale Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookland Middle: 1,034. Longdale Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookland Middle and Longdale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Brookland Middle is 321st of 340 and Longdale Elementary is 913th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).