Richlands Elementary vs Waterview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 483 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
Waterview Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students
| Measure | Richlands Elementary Richlands, Virginia | Waterview Elementary Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,142 | #1049 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10151 of 50,301 | #24009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 576 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 65% |
| city | Richlands | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 51.7).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 65%).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
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 Waterview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richlands Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 51.7 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 Richlands Elementary and Waterview Elementary?
About 483 km in a straight line, between Richlands and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richlands Elementary: 576. Waterview Elementary: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richlands Elementary and Waterview Elementary rank in Virginia?
Richlands Elementary is 569th of 1,142 and Waterview Elementary is 1049th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).