A-C Central Middle School vs River Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A-C Central Middle School
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
89 students
River Ridge Middle School
Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
91 students
| Measure | A-C Central Middle School Ashland, Illinois | River Ridge Middle School Hanover, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 670 | #284 of 670 |
| National rank | #12460 of 15,369 | #7925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 89 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 89 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| city | Ashland | Hanover |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 27.1).
- •River Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •River Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •A-C Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 51.6%).
- •River Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •River Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 89.
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 A-C Central Middle School better than River Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), River Ridge Middle School ranks higher (48.7 vs 27.1 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 A-C Central Middle School and River Ridge Middle School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Hanover in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A-C Central Middle School: 89. River Ridge Middle School: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A-C Central Middle School and River Ridge Middle School rank in Illinois?
A-C Central Middle School is 517th of 670 and River Ridge Middle School is 284th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).