Heritage High vs Richmond High School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High
Lynchburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,113 students
Richmond High School for the Arts
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
| Measure | Heritage High Lynchburg, Virginia | Richmond High School for the Arts Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 317 | #314 of 317 |
| National rank | #5220 of 16,910 | #9819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,113 | 1,116 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 1,116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 31% |
| city | Lynchburg | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 44.5).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 31%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Richmond High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Richmond High School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.5).
- •Richmond High School for the Arts is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 1,113.
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 Heritage High better than Richmond High School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (62.2 vs 44.5 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 Heritage High and Richmond High School for the Arts?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High: 1,113. Richmond High School for the Arts: 1,116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High and Richmond High School for the Arts rank in Virginia?
Heritage High is 280th of 317 and Richmond High School for the Arts is 314th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).