Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary vs McGaheysville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
McGaheysville Elementary
McGaheysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary Richmond, Virginia | McGaheysville Elementary McGaheysville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #840 of 1,142 | #321 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14917 of 50,301 | #4266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Richmond | McGaheysville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGaheysville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 64.8).
- •Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •McGaheysville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •McGaheysville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 100%).
- •Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
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 Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary better than McGaheysville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McGaheysville Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 64.8 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 Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary and McGaheysville Elementary?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Richmond and McGaheysville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary: 262. McGaheysville Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary and McGaheysville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary is 840th of 1,142 and McGaheysville Elementary is 321st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).