Beaufort Elem. vs Derby Ridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaufort Elem.
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
Derby Ridge Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
| Measure | Beaufort Elem. Beaufort, Missouri | Derby Ridge Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 1,159 | #880 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16969 of 50,301 | #35322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 24% |
| city | Beaufort | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaufort Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 34.9).
- •Beaufort Elem. does better on math proficiency (48% vs 24%).
- •Beaufort Elem. does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Beaufort Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 61.9%).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.4).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. is the larger school with 323 students compared with 322.
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 Beaufort Elem. better than Derby Ridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Beaufort Elem. ranks higher (61.7 vs 34.9 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 Beaufort Elem. and Derby Ridge Elem.?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaufort Elem.: 322. Derby Ridge Elem.: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaufort Elem. and Derby Ridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Beaufort Elem. is 406th of 1,159 and Derby Ridge Elem. is 880th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).