Miles Jones Elementary vs River City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miles Jones Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
River City Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
| Measure | Miles Jones Elementary Richmond, Virginia | River City Middle Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,142 | #336 of 340 |
| National rank | #27408 of 50,301 | #10516 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 1,150 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 1,150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 38% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miles Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 36.7).
- •Miles Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Miles Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •River City Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •River City Middle is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 505.
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 Miles Jones Elementary better than River City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Miles Jones Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 36.7 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 Miles Jones Elementary and River City Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miles Jones Elementary: 505. River City Middle: 1,150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miles Jones Elementary and River City Middle rank in Virginia?
Miles Jones Elementary is 1078th of 1,142 and River City Middle is 336th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).