Blue Ridge Elem. vs Derby Ridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Derby Ridge Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Derby Ridge Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,159 | #880 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #42040 of 50,301 | #35322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Ridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 24.4).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (24% vs 14%).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 72.8%).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Blue Ridge Elem. is the larger school with 453 students compared with 323.
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 Blue Ridge Elem. better than Derby Ridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Ridge Elem. ranks higher (34.9 vs 24.4 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 Blue Ridge Elem. and Derby Ridge Elem.?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elem.: 453. Derby Ridge Elem.: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elem. and Derby Ridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blue Ridge Elem. is 991st of 1,159 and Derby Ridge Elem. is 880th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).