John Marshall High vs Linwood Holton 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
Linwood Holton Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | John Marshall High Richmond, Virginia | Linwood Holton Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 317 | #941 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7344 of 16,910 | #17434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 645 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 133.8% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linwood Holton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 53.9).
- •Linwood Holton Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Linwood Holton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Linwood Holton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103.7% vs 133.8%).
- •John Marshall High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.9).
- •John Marshall High is the larger school with 645 students compared with 433.
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 Linwood Holton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linwood Holton Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 53.9 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 Linwood Holton Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Marshall High: 645. Linwood Holton Elementary: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Marshall High and Linwood Holton Elementary rank in Virginia?
John Marshall High is 307th of 317 and Linwood Holton Elementary is 941st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).