Colonial Trail Elementary vs Pocahontas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Trail Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students
Pocahontas Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | Colonial Trail Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia | Pocahontas Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,142 | #84 of 340 |
| National rank | #2556 of 50,301 | #898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 710 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 95% |
| city | Glen Allen | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.7 vs 83.9).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Colonial Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 30.5%).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.2).
- •Pocahontas Middle is the larger school with 914 students compared with 710.
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 Colonial Trail Elementary better than Pocahontas Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colonial Trail Elementary and Pocahontas Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Trail Elementary: 710. Pocahontas Middle: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Trail Elementary and Pocahontas Middle rank in Virginia?
Colonial Trail Elementary is 253rd of 1,142 and Pocahontas Middle is 84th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).