J.B. Watkins Elementary vs Monacan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.B. Watkins Elementary
Midlothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
913 students
Monacan High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,644 students
| Measure | J.B. Watkins Elementary Midlothian, Virginia | Monacan High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,142 | #193 of 317 |
| National rank | #1551 of 50,301 | #3655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 913 | 1,644 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 1,644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 83% |
| city | Midlothian | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.B. Watkins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 68.6).
- •J.B. Watkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (95% vs 83%).
- •J.B. Watkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 90%).
- •J.B. Watkins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 73.9%).
- •Monacan High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.6).
- •Monacan High is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 913.
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 J.B. Watkins Elementary better than Monacan High?
On the Success Index (US), J.B. Watkins Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 68.6 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 J.B. Watkins Elementary and Monacan High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Midlothian and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.B. Watkins Elementary: 913. Monacan High: 1,644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.B. Watkins Elementary and Monacan High rank in Virginia?
J.B. Watkins Elementary is 166th of 1,142 and Monacan High is 193rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).