Ridge Road Elementary School vs T. J. Elder Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridge Road Elementary School
Sandersville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
585 students
T. J. Elder Middle School
Sandersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Ridge Road Elementary School Sandersville, Georgia | T. J. Elder Middle School Sandersville, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,308 | #314 of 482 |
| National rank | #40675 of 50,301 | #12120 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| city | Sandersville | Sandersville |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T. J. Elder Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 26.6).
- •Ridge Road Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •T. J. Elder Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 96.9%).
- •T. J. Elder Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Ridge Road Elementary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 583.
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 Ridge Road Elementary School better than T. J. Elder Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), T. J. Elder Middle School ranks higher (29.0 vs 26.6 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 Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Sandersville and Sandersville in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge Road Elementary School: 585. T. J. Elder Middle School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School rank in Georgia?
Ridge Road Elementary School is 944th of 1,308 and T. J. Elder Middle School is 314th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).