Hiawassee Elementary vs Ridgewood Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawassee Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students
Ridgewood Park Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Hiawassee Elementary Orlando, Florida | Ridgewood Park Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2097 of 2,187 | #1783 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #39524 of 50,301 | #31027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 619 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 28.5).
- •Ridgewood Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Ridgewood Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Ridgewood Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 73.7%).
- •Ridgewood Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.2).
- •Hiawassee Elementary is the larger school with 619 students compared with 484.
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 Hiawassee Elementary better than Ridgewood Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Park Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 28.5 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 Hiawassee Elementary and Ridgewood Park Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawassee Elementary: 619. Ridgewood Park Elementary: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawassee Elementary and Ridgewood Park Elementary rank in Florida?
Hiawassee Elementary is 2097th of 2,187 and Ridgewood Park Elementary is 1783rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).