Barlow Mountain Elementary School vs Ridgefield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,411 students
| Measure | Barlow Mountain Elementary School Ridgefield, Connecticut | Ridgefield High School Ridgefield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 596 | #3 of 180 |
| National rank | #308 of 50,301 | #125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 1,411 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 1,411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Ridgefield | Ridgefield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (92.8 vs 92.4).
- •Barlow Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Ridgefield High School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 87%).
- •Barlow Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 8.9%).
- •Ridgefield High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Ridgefield High School is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 377.
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 Barlow Mountain Elementary School better than Ridgefield High School?
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 Barlow Mountain Elementary School and Ridgefield High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ridgefield and Ridgefield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School: 377. Ridgefield High School: 1,411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barlow Mountain Elementary School and Ridgefield High School rank in Connecticut?
Barlow Mountain Elementary School is 28th of 596 and Ridgefield High School is 3rd of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).