Buckingham County High vs John Marshall High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckingham County High
Buckingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
646 students
John Marshall High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
| Measure | Buckingham County High Buckingham, Virginia | John Marshall High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 317 | #307 of 317 |
| National rank | #5757 of 16,910 | #7344 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 646 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 133.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| city | Buckingham | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckingham County High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 53.9).
- •Buckingham County High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Buckingham County High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Buckingham County High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 133.8%).
- •John Marshall High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.0).
- •Buckingham County High is the larger school with 646 students compared with 645.
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 Buckingham County High better than John Marshall High?
On the Success Index (US), Buckingham County High ranks higher (60.1 vs 53.9 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 Buckingham County High and John Marshall High?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Buckingham and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham County High: 646. John Marshall High: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham County High and John Marshall High rank in Virginia?
Buckingham County High is 289th of 317 and John Marshall High is 307th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).