Bethune Academy vs Ridge Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Academy
Haines City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Ridge Community High School
Davenport · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,632 students
| Measure | Bethune Academy Haines City, Florida | Ridge Community High School Davenport, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1560 of 2,187 | #525 of 576 |
| National rank | #26710 of 50,301 | #13373 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 2,632 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 2,632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 33% |
| city | Haines City | Davenport |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 29.9).
- •Bethune Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Ridge Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 77.9%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.1).
- •Ridge Community High School is the larger school with 2,632 students compared with 430.
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 Bethune Academy better than Ridge Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune Academy ranks higher (47.6 vs 29.9 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 Bethune Academy and Ridge Community High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Haines City and Davenport in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Academy: 430. Ridge Community High School: 2,632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Academy and Ridge Community High School rank in Florida?
Bethune Academy is 1560th of 2,187 and Ridge Community High School is 525th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).