Jefferson Middle School vs John Ridgeway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 643 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
John Ridgeway Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle School Columbia, Missouri | John Ridgeway Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 392 | #249 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4619 of 15,369 | #11543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 593 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ridgeway Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 63.9).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •John Ridgeway Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 32.4%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.1).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 593 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 Jefferson Middle School better than John Ridgeway Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), John Ridgeway Elem. ranks higher (69.7 vs 63.9 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 Jefferson Middle School and John Ridgeway Elem.?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle School: 593. John Ridgeway Elem.: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle School and John Ridgeway Elem. rank in Missouri?
Jefferson Middle School is 91st of 392 and John Ridgeway Elem. is 249th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).