Dayspring Academy vs River Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayspring Academy
New Port Richey · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,259 students
River Ridge High School
New Port Richey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,798 students
| Measure | Dayspring Academy New Port Richey, Florida | River Ridge High School New Port Richey, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #173 of 576 |
| National rank | – | #5494 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,259 | 1,798 |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | 1,798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 58% |
| city | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayspring Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Dayspring Academy does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •River Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 34.9%).
- •Dayspring Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 22.8).
- •River Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,798 students compared with 1,259.
- •Dayspring Academy is a charter school while River Ridge High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dayspring Academy better than River Ridge 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 Dayspring Academy and River Ridge High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between New Port Richey and New Port Richey in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayspring Academy: 1,259. River Ridge High School: 1,798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayspring Academy and River Ridge High School rank in Florida?
Dayspring Academy is unranked and River Ridge High School is 173rd of 576 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).