Derby Ridge Elem. vs Oakland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Ridge Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
Oakland Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Derby Ridge Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Oakland Middle School Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 1,159 | #317 of 392 |
| National rank | #35322 of 50,301 | #11236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Ridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 33.3).
- •Oakland Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 62%).
- •Derby Ridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.9).
- •Oakland Middle School is the larger school with 589 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 Derby Ridge Elem. better than Oakland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Ridge Elem. ranks higher (34.9 vs 33.3 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 Derby Ridge Elem. and Oakland Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Ridge Elem.: 323. Oakland Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Ridge Elem. and Oakland Middle School rank in Missouri?
Derby Ridge Elem. is 880th of 1,159 and Oakland Middle School is 317th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).