Center Street School vs Ridge Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Street School
Horseheads · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
Ridge Road School
Horseheads · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
| Measure | Center Street School Horseheads, New York | Ridge Road School Horseheads, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 2,536 | #853 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18252 of 50,301 | #14552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 306 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Horseheads | Horseheads |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 59.9).
- •Ridge Road School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Center Street School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Ridge Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 51.3%).
- •Center Street School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Ridge Road School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 306.
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 Center Street School better than Ridge Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Road School ranks higher (65.4 vs 59.9 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 Center Street School and Ridge Road School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Horseheads and Horseheads in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Street School: 306. Ridge Road School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Street School and Ridge Road School rank in New York?
Center Street School is 1045th of 2,536 and Ridge Road School is 853rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).