Henrico High vs L. Douglas Wilder Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henrico High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,300 students
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Henrico High Richmond, Virginia | L. Douglas Wilder Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 317 | #328 of 340 |
| National rank | #4310 of 16,910 | #7548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,300 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henrico High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 50.5).
- •Henrico High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Henrico High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Henrico High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 89.6%).
- •Henrico High does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.6).
- •Henrico High is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 758.
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 Henrico High better than L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Henrico High ranks higher (65.9 vs 50.5 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 Henrico High and L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henrico High: 1,300. L. Douglas Wilder Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henrico High and L. Douglas Wilder Middle rank in Virginia?
Henrico High is 234th of 317 and L. Douglas Wilder Middle is 328th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).