Horseheads Middle School vs Ridge Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horseheads Middle School
Horseheads · Public middle · Grades 7–8
564 students
Ridge Road School
Horseheads · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
| Measure | Horseheads Middle School Horseheads, New York | Ridge Road School Horseheads, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 785 | #853 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5617 of 15,369 | #14552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 564 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 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 59.4).
- •Ridge Road School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Ridge Road School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Ridge Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 38.8%).
- •Horseheads Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •Horseheads Middle School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 369.
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 Horseheads Middle School better than Ridge Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Road School ranks higher (65.4 vs 59.4 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 Horseheads Middle School and Ridge Road School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Horseheads and Horseheads in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horseheads Middle School: 564. Ridge Road School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horseheads Middle School and Ridge Road School rank in New York?
Horseheads Middle School is 294th of 785 and Ridge Road School is 853rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).