Alice B. Landrum Middle School vs Valley Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice B. Landrum Middle School
Ponte Vedra Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students
Valley Ridge Academy
Ponte Vedra · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,178 students
| Measure | Alice B. Landrum Middle School Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | Valley Ridge Academy Ponte Vedra, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 563 | #135 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #763 of 15,369 | #2463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 918 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 91% |
| city | Ponte Vedra Beach | Ponte Vedra |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.9 vs 85.0).
- •Alice B. Landrum Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 91%).
- •Valley Ridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Alice B. Landrum Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 17.2%).
- •Valley Ridge Academy does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.3).
- •Valley Ridge Academy is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 918.
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 Alice B. Landrum Middle School better than Valley Ridge Academy?
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 Alice B. Landrum Middle School and Valley Ridge Academy?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Ponte Vedra Beach and Ponte Vedra in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice B. Landrum Middle School: 918. Valley Ridge Academy: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice B. Landrum Middle School and Valley Ridge Academy rank in Florida?
Alice B. Landrum Middle School is 10th of 563 and Valley Ridge Academy is 135th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).