John Marshall High vs Richmond Community High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 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
Richmond Community High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students
| Measure | John Marshall High Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Community High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #307 of 317 | #140 of 317 |
| National rank | #7344 of 16,910 | #2655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 645 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 133.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 97.5% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Community High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 53.9).
- •Richmond Community High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 47%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 133.8%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.2).
- •John Marshall High is the larger school with 645 students compared with 211.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is John Marshall High better than Richmond Community High?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Community High ranks higher (72.7 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 Richmond Community High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Marshall High: 645. Richmond Community High: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Marshall High and Richmond Community High rank in Virginia?
John Marshall High is 307th of 317 and Richmond Community High is 140th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).