James Rickards High School vs Oak Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida | Oak Ridge Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 576 | #1681 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11242 of 16,910 | #28806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,718 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 38.8).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •James Rickards High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 78.5%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 26.4).
- •James Rickards High School is the larger school with 1,718 students compared with 432.
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 James Rickards High School better than Oak Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 38.8 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 James Rickards High School and Oak Ridge Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Rickards High School: 1,718. Oak Ridge Elementary School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Rickards High School and Oak Ridge Elementary School rank in Florida?
James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 and Oak Ridge Elementary School is 1681st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).