Fox Sr. High vs Ridgewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Sr. High
Arnold · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,660 students
Ridgewood Middle
Arnold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
567 students
| Measure | Fox Sr. High Arnold, Missouri | Ridgewood Middle Arnold, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #243 of 497 | #64 of 392 |
| National rank | #7901 of 16,910 | #3591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,660 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 1,660 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Arnold | Arnold |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 51.8).
- •Ridgewood Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Fox Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 41.1%).
- •Ridgewood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.2).
- •Fox Sr. High is the larger school with 1,660 students compared with 567.
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 Fox Sr. High better than Ridgewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Middle ranks higher (68.8 vs 51.8 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 Fox Sr. High and Ridgewood Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Arnold in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Sr. High: 1,660. Ridgewood Middle: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Sr. High and Ridgewood Middle rank in Missouri?
Fox Sr. High is 243rd of 497 and Ridgewood Middle is 64th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).