Glen Allen High vs R.C. Longan Elementary
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.
Glen Allen High
Glen Allen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,939 students
R.C. Longan Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Glen Allen High Glen Allen, Virginia | R.C. Longan Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 317 | #741 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1036 of 16,910 | #12903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,939 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 90% |
| city | Glen Allen | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Allen High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 67.8).
- •Glen Allen High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 76%).
- •Glen Allen High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 89.4%).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.8).
- •Glen Allen High is the larger school with 1,939 students compared with 491.
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 Glen Allen High better than R.C. Longan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Allen High ranks higher (81.6 vs 67.8 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 Glen Allen High and R.C. Longan Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Glen Allen and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Allen High: 1,939. R.C. Longan Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Allen High and R.C. Longan Elementary rank in Virginia?
Glen Allen High is 80th of 317 and R.C. Longan Elementary is 741st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).