John Marshall High vs Laburnum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 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
Laburnum Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | John Marshall High Richmond, Virginia | Laburnum Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 317 | #1083 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7344 of 16,910 | #27969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 645 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 133.8% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Marshall High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 45.9).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •John Marshall High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 133.8%).
- •John Marshall High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.9).
- •John Marshall High is the larger school with 645 students compared with 466.
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 Laburnum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Marshall High ranks higher (53.9 vs 45.9 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 Laburnum Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Marshall High: 645. Laburnum Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Marshall High and Laburnum Elementary rank in Virginia?
John Marshall High is 307th of 317 and Laburnum Elementary is 1083rd of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).