Richards Middle School vs Rigdon Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richards Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Richards Middle School Columbus, Georgia | Rigdon Road Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 482 | #1278 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #9823 of 15,369 | #48746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 799 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 13% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richards Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 12.4).
- •Richards Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 13%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 100%).
- •Rigdon Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •Richards Middle School is the larger school with 799 students compared with 437.
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 Richards Middle School better than Rigdon Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richards Middle School ranks higher (40.0 vs 12.4 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 Richards Middle School and Rigdon Road Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richards Middle School: 799. Rigdon Road Elementary School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richards Middle School and Rigdon Road Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Richards Middle School is 228th of 482 and Rigdon Road Elementary School is 1278th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).