Henry D. Ward Elementary vs Varina High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.8 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
Varina High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,420 students
| Measure | Henry D. Ward Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Varina High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 1,142 | #243 of 317 |
| National rank | #18919 of 50,301 | #4474 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 1,420 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 79% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Varina High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 58.9).
- •Varina High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Varina High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Varina High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Varina High does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.0).
- •Varina High is the larger school with 1,420 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 Varina High?
On the Success Index (US), Varina High ranks higher (65.3 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 Varina High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry D. Ward Elementary: 526. Varina High: 1,420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry D. Ward Elementary and Varina High rank in Virginia?
Henry D. Ward Elementary is 980th of 1,142 and Varina High is 243rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).