Gayton Elementary vs Mills E. Godwin High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Mills E. Godwin High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
| Measure | Gayton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Mills E. Godwin High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,142 | #58 of 317 |
| National rank | #1500 of 50,301 | #756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 605 | 1,702 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 1,702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 84.0).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Mills E. Godwin High does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 92%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 27.1%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Mills E. Godwin High is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 605.
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 Gayton Elementary better than Mills E. Godwin High?
On the Success Index (US), Gayton Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 84.0 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 Gayton Elementary and Mills E. Godwin High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayton Elementary: 605. Mills E. Godwin High: 1,702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayton Elementary and Mills E. Godwin High rank in Virginia?
Gayton Elementary is 158th of 1,142 and Mills E. Godwin High is 58th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).