Henry D. Ward Elementary vs John Rolfe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry D. Ward Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
John Rolfe Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
874 students
| Measure | Henry D. Ward Elementary Richmond, Virginia | John Rolfe Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,142 | #296 of 340 |
| National rank | #18919 of 50,301 | #5048 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Rolfe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 58.9).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Henry D. Ward Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •John Rolfe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 89.4%).
- •John Rolfe Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.0).
- •John Rolfe Middle is the larger school with 874 students compared with 526.
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 Henry D. Ward Elementary better than John Rolfe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Rolfe Middle ranks higher (62.0 vs 58.9 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 Henry D. Ward Elementary and John Rolfe Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry D. Ward Elementary: 526. John Rolfe Middle: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry D. Ward Elementary and John Rolfe Middle rank in Virginia?
Henry D. Ward Elementary is 980th of 1,142 and John Rolfe Middle is 296th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).