Henry Marsh III Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Marsh III Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Henry Marsh III Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,142 | #339 of 340 |
| National rank | #20890 of 50,301 | #12658 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 512 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 26.1).
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 27%).
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.6).
- •Henry Marsh III Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 500.
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 Marsh III Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Marsh III Elementary ranks higher (56.1 vs 26.1 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 Marsh III Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Marsh III Elementary: 512. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Marsh III Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in Virginia?
Henry Marsh III Elementary is 1019th of 1,142 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 339th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).