John Marshall High vs L. Douglas Wilder Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Marshall High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | John Marshall High Richmond, Virginia | L. Douglas Wilder Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 317 | #328 of 340 |
| National rank | #7344 of 16,910 | #7548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 645 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 133.8% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Marshall High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 50.5).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •John Marshall High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 133.8%).
- •John Marshall High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.6).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 645.
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 John Marshall High better than L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Marshall High ranks higher (53.9 vs 50.5 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 John Marshall High and L. Douglas Wilder Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Marshall High: 645. L. Douglas Wilder Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Marshall High and L. Douglas Wilder Middle rank in Virginia?
John Marshall High is 307th of 317 and L. Douglas Wilder Middle is 328th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).