Blair Oaks Intermediate vs John Ridgeway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair Oaks Intermediate
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
228 students
John Ridgeway Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
| Measure | Blair Oaks Intermediate Jefferson City, Missouri | John Ridgeway Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,159 | #249 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2299 of 50,301 | #11543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 228 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Jefferson City | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blair Oaks Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 69.7).
- •Blair Oaks Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 15%).
- •Blair Oaks Intermediate does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Blair Oaks Intermediate is the larger school with 228 students compared with 227.
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 Blair Oaks Intermediate better than John Ridgeway Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blair Oaks Intermediate ranks higher (85.3 vs 69.7 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 Blair Oaks Intermediate and John Ridgeway Elem.?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blair Oaks Intermediate: 228. John Ridgeway Elem.: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blair Oaks Intermediate and John Ridgeway Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blair Oaks Intermediate is 22nd of 1,159 and John Ridgeway Elem. is 249th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).