Hermitage High vs R.C. Longan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
R.C. Longan Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Hermitage High Richmond, Virginia | R.C. Longan Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 317 | #741 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5252 of 16,910 | #12903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,719 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R.C. Longan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 62.1).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Hermitage High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 90%).
- •R.C. Longan Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Hermitage High is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 491.
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 Hermitage High better than R.C. Longan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), R.C. Longan Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 62.1 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 Hermitage High and R.C. Longan Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermitage High: 1,719. R.C. Longan Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermitage High and R.C. Longan Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hermitage High is 281st of 317 and R.C. Longan Elementary is 741st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).