David H. Hickman High vs John Ridgeway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 549 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David H. Hickman High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,007 students
John Ridgeway Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
| Measure | David H. Hickman High Columbia, Missouri | John Ridgeway Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 497 | #249 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6628 of 16,910 | #11543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,007 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 2,007 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ridgeway Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 56.7).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 33%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •David H. Hickman High is the larger school with 2,007 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 David H. Hickman High better than John Ridgeway Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), John Ridgeway Elem. ranks higher (69.7 vs 56.7 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 David H. Hickman High and John Ridgeway Elem.?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David H. Hickman High: 2,007. John Ridgeway Elem.: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David H. Hickman High and John Ridgeway Elem. rank in Missouri?
David H. Hickman High is 186th of 497 and John Ridgeway Elem. is 249th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).