John E Joy Elementary School vs Ridge Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E Joy Elementary School
Rome · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
Ridge Mills Elementary School
Rome · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
| Measure | John E Joy Elementary School Rome, New York | Ridge Mills Elementary School Rome, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1682 of 2,536 | #1206 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31145 of 50,301 | #21758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Rome | Rome |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 41.2).
- •Ridge Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ridge Mills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Ridge Mills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 41.5%).
- •John E Joy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- •Ridge Mills Elementary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 366.
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 John E Joy Elementary School better than Ridge Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Mills Elementary School ranks higher (54.9 vs 41.2 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 John E Joy Elementary School and Ridge Mills Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rome and Rome in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E Joy Elementary School: 366. Ridge Mills Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E Joy Elementary School and Ridge Mills Elementary School rank in New York?
John E Joy Elementary School is 1682nd of 2,536 and Ridge Mills Elementary School is 1206th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).