Lake Forest Elementary vs Ridgeview Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Elementary
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Ridgeview Charter School
Atlanta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary Atlanta, Georgia | Ridgeview Charter School Atlanta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #896 of 1,308 | #156 of 482 |
| National rank | #39528 of 50,301 | #7532 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 534 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Atlanta | Atlanta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeview Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 28.5).
- •Ridgeview Charter School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Ridgeview Charter School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Ridgeview Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 100%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •Ridgeview Charter School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 534.
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 Lake Forest Elementary better than Ridgeview Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeview Charter School ranks higher (50.6 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 Lake Forest Elementary and Ridgeview Charter School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Atlanta and Atlanta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary: 534. Ridgeview Charter School: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary and Ridgeview Charter School rank in Georgia?
Lake Forest Elementary is 896th of 1,308 and Ridgeview Charter School is 156th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).