George Guffey Elem. vs Ridgewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Guffey Elem.
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Ridgewood Middle
Arnold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
567 students
| Measure | George Guffey Elem. Fenton, Missouri | Ridgewood Middle Arnold, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 1,159 | #64 of 392 |
| National rank | #10375 of 50,301 | #3591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Fenton | Arnold |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Guffey Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 68.8).
- •George Guffey Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •George Guffey Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 41.1%).
- •Ridgewood Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Ridgewood Middle is the larger school with 567 students compared with 523.
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 George Guffey Elem. better than Ridgewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), George Guffey Elem. ranks higher (71.3 vs 68.8 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 George Guffey Elem. and Ridgewood Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Fenton and Arnold in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Guffey Elem.: 523. Ridgewood Middle: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Guffey Elem. and Ridgewood Middle rank in Missouri?
George Guffey Elem. is 214th of 1,159 and Ridgewood Middle is 64th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).