Greenfield Elementary School vs River City Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
River City Science Academy
Jacksonville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
991 students
| Measure | Greenfield Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | River City Science Academy Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1208 of 2,187 | #116 of 576 |
| National rank | #20325 of 50,301 | #4094 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 570 | 991 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 991 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 79% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River City Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 56.9).
- •River City Science Academy does better on math proficiency (79% vs 60%).
- •River City Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Greenfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 54.8%).
- •Greenfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.7).
- •River City Science Academy is the larger school with 991 students compared with 570.
- •Greenfield Elementary School is a public school while River City Science Academy is a charter 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 Greenfield Elementary School better than River City Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), River City Science Academy ranks higher (66.9 vs 56.9 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 Greenfield Elementary School and River City Science Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenfield Elementary School: 570. River City Science Academy: 991. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenfield Elementary School and River City Science Academy rank in Florida?
Greenfield Elementary School is 1208th of 2,187 and River City Science Academy is 116th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).