Mary A Buckner Academy vs River Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 290 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary A Buckner Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
River Ridge Elementary
Evans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
| Measure | Mary A Buckner Academy Columbus, Georgia | River Ridge Elementary Evans, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1306 of 1,308 | #69 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #49983 of 50,301 | #2453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 789 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 85% |
| city | Columbus | Evans |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 7.4).
- •River Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 100%).
- •River Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.7).
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 Mary A Buckner Academy better than River Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Ridge Elementary ranks higher (85.0 vs 7.4 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 Mary A Buckner Academy and River Ridge Elementary?
About 290 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Evans in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary A Buckner Academy: 789. River Ridge Elementary: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary A Buckner Academy and River Ridge Elementary rank in Georgia?
Mary A Buckner Academy is 1306th of 1,308 and River Ridge Elementary is 69th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).