Creekside Elementary vs Ridgewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Elementary
Winterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
Ridgewood Elementary
Winterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | Creekside Elementary Winterville, North Carolina | Ridgewood Elementary Winterville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #966 of 1,457 | #423 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41877 of 50,301 | #28948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 622 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Winterville | Winterville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 24.7).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Creekside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Ridgewood Elementary is the larger school with 700 students compared with 622.
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 Creekside Elementary better than Ridgewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Elementary ranks higher (44.5 vs 24.7 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 Creekside Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Winterville and Winterville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Elementary: 622. Ridgewood Elementary: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Creekside Elementary is 966th of 1,457 and Ridgewood Elementary is 423rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).