L. Douglas Wilder Middle vs Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School
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.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
32 students
| Measure | L. Douglas Wilder Middle Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 340 | – |
| National rank | #7548 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 758 | 32 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 32 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 3.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 50.5).
- •Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School does better on students per teacher (3.2 vs 17.6).
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 32.
- •L. Douglas Wilder Middle is a public school while Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School ranks higher (57.4 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 L. Douglas Wilder Middle and Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle: 758. Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School: 32. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. Douglas Wilder Middle and Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School rank in Virginia?
L. Douglas Wilder Middle is 328th of 340 and Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School is unranked among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).