Joppatowne High vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joppatowne High
Joppa · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students
Riverside Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Joppatowne High Joppa, Maryland | Riverside Elementary Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 197 | #547 of 879 |
| National rank | #10334 of 16,910 | #36070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 882 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Joppa | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joppatowne High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 33.8).
- •Joppatowne High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Joppatowne High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Joppatowne High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 67.2%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •Joppatowne High is the larger school with 882 students compared with 481.
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 Joppatowne High better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joppatowne High ranks higher (42.5 vs 33.8 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 Joppatowne High and Riverside Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joppatowne High: 882. Riverside Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joppatowne High and Riverside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Joppatowne High is 133rd of 197 and Riverside Elementary is 547th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).