L. Douglas Wilder Middle vs Laburnum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Laburnum Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | L. Douglas Wilder Middle Richmond, Virginia | Laburnum Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 340 | #1083 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7548 of 15,369 | #27969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 758 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 52% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 45.9).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 89.6%).
- •Laburnum Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.6).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle is the larger school with 758 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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle better than Laburnum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L. Douglas Wilder Middle ranks higher (50.5 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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle and Laburnum Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle: 758. Laburnum Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. Douglas Wilder Middle and Laburnum Elementary rank in Virginia?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle is 328th of 340 and Laburnum Elementary is 1083rd of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).