Dogwood Middle vs Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogwood Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Dogwood Middle Richmond, Virginia | Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 340 | #840 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5452 of 15,369 | #14917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 60.1).
- •Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Dogwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •Dogwood Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Dogwood Middle is the larger school with 371 students compared with 262.
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 Dogwood Middle better than Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary ranks higher (64.8 vs 60.1 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 Dogwood Middle and Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dogwood Middle: 371. Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dogwood Middle and Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary rank in Virginia?
Dogwood Middle is 306th of 340 and Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary is 840th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).