Deep Run High vs Shady Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deep Run High
Glen Allen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,992 students
Shady Grove Elementary
Glen Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | Deep Run High Glen Allen, Virginia | Shady Grove Elementary Glen Allen, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 317 | #144 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #558 of 16,910 | #1336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,992 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 96% |
| city | Glen Allen | Glen Allen |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 85.9).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (96% vs 93%).
- •Deep Run High does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 95%).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 13.4%).
- •Shady Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.7).
- •Deep Run High is the larger school with 1,992 students compared with 600.
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 Deep Run High better than Shady Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Grove Elementary ranks higher (87.9 vs 85.9 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 Deep Run High and Shady Grove Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Glen Allen in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deep Run High: 1,992. Shady Grove Elementary: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deep Run High and Shady Grove Elementary rank in Virginia?
Deep Run High is 43rd of 317 and Shady Grove Elementary is 144th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).