Falling Creek Elementary vs J.G. Hening Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falling Creek Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
J.G. Hening Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
877 students
| Measure | Falling Creek Elementary Richmond, Virginia | J.G. Hening Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #718 of 1,142 | #677 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12420 of 50,301 | #11726 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Richmond | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.G. Hening Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 68.4).
- •J.G. Hening Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •J.G. Hening Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •J.G. Hening Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 77.5%).
- •Falling Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.9).
- •J.G. Hening Elementary is the larger school with 877 students compared with 823.
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 Falling Creek Elementary better than J.G. Hening Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J.G. Hening Elementary ranks higher (69.4 vs 68.4 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 Falling Creek Elementary and J.G. Hening Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falling Creek Elementary: 823. J.G. Hening Elementary: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falling Creek Elementary and J.G. Hening Elementary rank in Virginia?
Falling Creek Elementary is 718th of 1,142 and J.G. Hening Elementary is 677th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).