Ortega Elementary School vs Riverside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ortega Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Riverside High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,638 students
| Measure | Ortega Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Riverside High School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 2,187 | #401 of 576 |
| National rank | #24344 of 50,301 | #10506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 1,638 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 41.9).
- •Ortega Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Ortega Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Riverside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 59.6%).
- •Ortega Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 24.1).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 342.
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 Ortega Elementary School better than Riverside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 41.9 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 Ortega Elementary School and Riverside High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortega Elementary School: 342. Riverside High School: 1,638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortega Elementary School and Riverside High School rank in Florida?
Ortega Elementary School is 1448th of 2,187 and Riverside High School is 401st of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).