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Douglas S. Freeman High School vs. John Randolph Tucker High School

Should you attend Douglas S. Freeman High School or John Randolph Tucker High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Douglas S. Freeman High School
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
John Randolph Tucker High School
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Douglas S. Freeman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

John Randolph Tucker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,887 students in grades 9-12, Douglas S. Freeman High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,032 students in grades 9-12, John Randolph Tucker High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,887 students
2,032 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas S. Freeman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Randolph Tucker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas S. Freeman High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Randolph Tucker High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
109 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas S. Freeman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Randolph Tucker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas S. Freeman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henrico County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Randolph Tucker High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henrico County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#329 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#585 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas S. Freeman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Randolph Tucker High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas S. Freeman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Randolph Tucker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas S. Freeman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Randolph Tucker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
68%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
79%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Douglas S. Freeman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Henrico County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John Randolph Tucker High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Henrico County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Douglas S. Freeman High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Randolph Tucker High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
545
577
Grade 10 Students
490
520
Grade 11 Students
434
498
Grade 12 Students
418
437

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Randolph Tucker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Randolph Tucker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Randolph Tucker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Randolph Tucker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Randolph Tucker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henrico County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas S. Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henrico County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Randolph Tucker High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henrico County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas S. Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henrico County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Randolph Tucker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henrico County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas S. Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henrico County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Randolph Tucker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henrico County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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