Citrus Springs Middle School vs Forest Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citrus Springs Middle School
Citrus Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Hernando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
| Measure | Citrus Springs Middle School Citrus Springs, Florida | Forest Ridge Elementary School Hernando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 563 | #849 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4387 of 15,369 | #13828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 69% |
| city | Citrus Springs | Hernando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 64.9).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Citrus Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 51%).
- •Citrus Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.0).
- •Citrus Springs Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 665.
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 Citrus Springs Middle School better than Forest Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 64.9 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 Citrus Springs Middle School and Forest Ridge Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Citrus Springs and Hernando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citrus Springs Middle School: 752. Forest Ridge Elementary School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citrus Springs Middle School and Forest Ridge Elementary School rank in Florida?
Citrus Springs Middle School is 181st of 563 and Forest Ridge Elementary School is 849th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).