Cedar Ridge Elem. vs Palmyra Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Palmyra Elem.
Palmyra · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
452 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Palmyra Elem. Palmyra, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,159 | #415 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #25023 of 50,301 | #17450 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 453 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Palmyra |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 50.2).
- •Palmyra Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Palmyra Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Palmyra Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 40%).
- •Palmyra Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. is the larger school with 453 students compared with 452.
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 Cedar Ridge Elem. better than Palmyra Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra Elem. ranks higher (61.1 vs 50.2 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 Cedar Ridge Elem. and Palmyra Elem.?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Palmyra in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elem.: 453. Palmyra Elem.: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elem. and Palmyra Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cedar Ridge Elem. is 643rd of 1,159 and Palmyra Elem. is 415th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).