Richlands Elementary vs Salem Church Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 382 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richlands Elementary
Richlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Salem Church Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Richlands Elementary Richlands, Virginia | Salem Church Elementary North Chesterfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,142 | #580 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10151 of 50,301 | #10284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 576 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 79% |
| city | Richlands | North Chesterfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.7 vs 71.5).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 79%).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Salem Church Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 90.5%).
- •Richlands Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 574.
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 Richlands Elementary better than Salem Church Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Richlands Elementary and Salem Church Elementary?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Richlands and North Chesterfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richlands Elementary: 576. Salem Church Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richlands Elementary and Salem Church Elementary rank in Virginia?
Richlands Elementary is 569th of 1,142 and Salem Church Elementary is 580th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).