Gayton Elementary vs Pocahontas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 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
Pocahontas Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | Gayton Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Pocahontas Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,142 | #84 of 340 |
| National rank | #1500 of 50,301 | #898 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 605 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 95% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 83.9).
- •Pocahontas Middle does better on math proficiency (95% vs 94%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 30.5%).
- •Gayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.6).
- •Pocahontas Middle is the larger school with 914 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 Pocahontas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gayton Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 83.9 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 Pocahontas Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayton Elementary: 605. Pocahontas Middle: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayton Elementary and Pocahontas Middle rank in Virginia?
Gayton Elementary is 158th of 1,142 and Pocahontas Middle is 84th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).