Heards Ferry Elementary School vs Riverwood International Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
Riverwood International Charter School
Atlanta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
| Measure | Heards Ferry Elementary School Atlanta, Georgia | Riverwood International Charter School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,308 | #92 of 431 |
| National rank | #606 of 50,301 | #7305 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 699 | 1,737 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.9% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 46% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 54.1).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 40.5%).
- •Heards Ferry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •Riverwood International Charter School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 699.
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 Heards Ferry Elementary School better than Riverwood International Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Heards Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 54.1 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 Heards Ferry Elementary School and Riverwood International Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heards Ferry Elementary School: 699. Riverwood International Charter School: 1,737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heards Ferry Elementary School and Riverwood International Charter School rank in Georgia?
Heards Ferry Elementary School is 14th of 1,308 and Riverwood International Charter School is 92nd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).