Ridgely Elem School vs Riverton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgely Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Riverton High School
Riverton · Public high · Grades 9–12
357 students
| Measure | Ridgely Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Riverton High School Riverton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1995 of 2,303 | #360 of 691 |
| National rank | #46494 of 50,301 | #12500 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Springfield | Riverton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 17.2).
- •Riverton High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Riverton High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Riverton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 74.1%).
- •Riverton High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Riverton High School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 343.
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 Ridgely Elem School better than Riverton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverton High School ranks higher (33.7 vs 17.2 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 Ridgely Elem School and Riverton High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Riverton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgely Elem School: 343. Riverton High School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgely Elem School and Riverton High School rank in Illinois?
Ridgely Elem School is 1995th of 2,303 and Riverton High School is 360th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).