Griffin Middle School vs John G Riley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
John G Riley Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students
| Measure | Griffin Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | John G Riley Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 563 | #2134 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13310 of 15,369 | #41336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 457 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John G Riley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 22.6).
- •John G Riley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Griffin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Griffin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 78.5%).
- •John G Riley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •John G Riley Elementary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 457.
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 Griffin Middle School better than John G Riley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John G Riley Elementary School ranks higher (25.6 vs 22.6 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 Griffin Middle School and John G Riley Elementary School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffin Middle School: 457. John G Riley Elementary School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffin Middle School and John G Riley Elementary School rank in Florida?
Griffin Middle School is 547th of 563 and John G Riley Elementary School is 2134th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).