Ridgewood Elementary vs South Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood Elementary
Winterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
South Central
Winterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,738 students
| Measure | Ridgewood Elementary Winterville, North Carolina | South Central Winterville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,457 | #390 of 528 |
| National rank | #28948 of 50,301 | #13563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 700 | 1,738 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 1,738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| city | Winterville | Winterville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 29.0).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Ridgewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.5).
- •South Central is the larger school with 1,738 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 Ridgewood Elementary better than South Central?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Elementary ranks higher (44.5 vs 29.0 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 Ridgewood Elementary and South Central?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Winterville and Winterville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood Elementary: 700. South Central: 1,738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood Elementary and South Central rank in North Carolina?
Ridgewood Elementary is 423rd of 1,457 and South Central is 390th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).