Northwood High vs Richmond Community High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 391 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood High
Saltville · Public high · Grades 9–12
204 students
Richmond Community High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
211 students
| Measure | Northwood High Saltville, Virginia | Richmond Community High Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 317 | #140 of 317 |
| National rank | #3687 of 16,910 | #2655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 204 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| city | Saltville | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Community High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 68.5).
- •Richmond Community High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Northwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.5%).
- •Richmond Community High does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 8.9).
- •Richmond Community High is the larger school with 211 students compared with 204.
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 Northwood High better than Richmond Community High?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Community High ranks higher (72.7 vs 68.5 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 Northwood High and Richmond Community High?
About 391 km in a straight line, between Saltville and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood High: 204. Richmond Community High: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood High and Richmond Community High rank in Virginia?
Northwood High is 194th of 317 and Richmond Community High is 140th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).