Lakeforest Elementary vs Ridgewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeforest Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
Ridgewood Elementary
Winterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | Lakeforest Elementary Greenville, North Carolina | Ridgewood Elementary Winterville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,457 | #423 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47538 of 50,301 | #28948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 54% |
| city | Greenville | Winterville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 15.2).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 21%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Lakeforest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Lakeforest Elementary is the larger school with 821 students compared with 700.
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 Lakeforest Elementary better than Ridgewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Elementary ranks higher (44.5 vs 15.2 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 Lakeforest Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Greenville and Winterville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeforest Elementary: 821. Ridgewood Elementary: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeforest Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lakeforest Elementary is 1304th of 1,457 and Ridgewood Elementary is 423rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).