Lake Ridge Elementary School vs Pointe South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Pointe South Middle School
Jonesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
| Measure | Lake Ridge Elementary School Riverdale, Georgia | Pointe South Middle School Jonesboro, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1074 of 1,308 | #444 of 482 |
| National rank | #44034 of 50,301 | #14586 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 498 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| city | Riverdale | Jonesboro |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 14.9).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Pointe South Middle School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 498.
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 Ridge Elementary School better than Pointe South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (21.3 vs 14.9 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 Lake Ridge Elementary School and Pointe South Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Riverdale and Jonesboro in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ridge Elementary School: 498. Pointe South Middle School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ridge Elementary School and Pointe South Middle School rank in Georgia?
Lake Ridge Elementary School is 1074th of 1,308 and Pointe South Middle School is 444th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).