Glen Lea Elementary vs Richmond Community High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Lea Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Richmond Community High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students
| Measure | Glen Lea Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Community High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1080 of 1,142 | #140 of 317 |
| National rank | #27610 of 50,301 | #2655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 461 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Community High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 46.4).
- •Richmond Community High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Glen Lea Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 15.4).
- •Glen Lea Elementary is the larger school with 461 students compared with 211.
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 Lea Elementary better than Richmond Community High?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Community High ranks higher (72.7 vs 46.4 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 Glen Lea Elementary and Richmond Community High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Lea Elementary: 461. Richmond Community High: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Lea Elementary and Richmond Community High rank in Virginia?
Glen Lea Elementary is 1080th of 1,142 and Richmond Community High is 140th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).