Douglas S. Freeman High vs Pemberton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas S. Freeman High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
Pemberton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Douglas S. Freeman High Richmond, Virginia | Pemberton Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #112 of 317 | #122 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1915 of 16,910 | #1099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,881 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 87% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pemberton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 76.1).
- •Douglas S. Freeman High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Douglas S. Freeman High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Pemberton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 43.5%).
- •Pemberton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.1).
- •Douglas S. Freeman High is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 344.
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 Douglas S. Freeman High better than Pemberton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pemberton Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 76.1 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 Douglas S. Freeman High and Pemberton Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas S. Freeman High: 1,881. Pemberton Elementary: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas S. Freeman High and Pemberton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Douglas S. Freeman High is 112th of 317 and Pemberton Elementary is 122nd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).