Beachside High School vs Valley Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beachside High School
Saint Johns · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,214 students
Valley Ridge Academy
Ponte Vedra · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,178 students
| Measure | Beachside High School Saint Johns, Florida | Valley Ridge Academy Ponte Vedra, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #150 of 576 | #135 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5055 of 16,910 | #2463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,214 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 2,214 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 91% |
| city | Saint Johns | Ponte Vedra |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 62.9).
- •Beachside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 17.2%).
- •Valley Ridge Academy does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 25.4).
- •Beachside High School is the larger school with 2,214 students compared with 1,178.
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 Beachside High School better than Valley Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Ridge Academy ranks higher (85.0 vs 62.9 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 Beachside High School and Valley Ridge Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Saint Johns and Ponte Vedra in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beachside High School: 2,214. Valley Ridge Academy: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beachside High School and Valley Ridge Academy rank in Florida?
Beachside High School is 150th of 576 and Valley Ridge Academy is 135th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).