Dumbarton Elementary vs John Randolph Tucker High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dumbarton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students
John Randolph Tucker High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,132 students
| Measure | Dumbarton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | John Randolph Tucker High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,142 | #271 of 317 |
| National rank | #19583 of 50,301 | #5063 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 684 | 2,132 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 2,132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 88% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Randolph Tucker High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 58.0).
- •John Randolph Tucker High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 73%).
- •John Randolph Tucker High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 63%).
- •John Randolph Tucker High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 90.2%).
- •Dumbarton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.9).
- •John Randolph Tucker High is the larger school with 2,132 students compared with 684.
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 Dumbarton Elementary better than John Randolph Tucker High?
On the Success Index (US), John Randolph Tucker High ranks higher (62.9 vs 58.0 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 Dumbarton Elementary and John Randolph Tucker High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dumbarton Elementary: 684. John Randolph Tucker High: 2,132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dumbarton Elementary and John Randolph Tucker High rank in Virginia?
Dumbarton Elementary is 997th of 1,142 and John Randolph Tucker High is 271st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).