Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary vs Richneck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Richneck Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Richneck Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1090 of 1,142 | #1029 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #29012 of 50,301 | #21680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 549 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richneck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 44.4).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •Richneck Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.3).
- •Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 502.
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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary better than Richneck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richneck Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 44.4 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 Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary and Richneck Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary: 549. Richneck Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary and Richneck Elementary rank in Virginia?
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary is 1090th of 1,142 and Richneck Elementary is 1029th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).