Hugh Bish ES vs Ridgecrest ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh Bish ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
Ridgecrest ES
Lawton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
| Measure | Hugh Bish ES Lawton, Oklahoma | Ridgecrest ES Lawton, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 899 | #834 of 899 |
| National rank | #30493 of 50,301 | #49002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 276 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | Lawton | Lawton |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh Bish ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 11.6).
- •Hugh Bish ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Hugh Bish ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Hugh Bish ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Hugh Bish ES does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.2).
- •Ridgecrest ES is the larger school with 456 students compared with 276.
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 Hugh Bish ES better than Ridgecrest ES?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh Bish ES ranks higher (42.2 vs 11.6 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 Hugh Bish ES and Ridgecrest ES?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lawton and Lawton in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh Bish ES: 276. Ridgecrest ES: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh Bish ES and Ridgecrest ES rank in Oklahoma?
Hugh Bish ES is 283rd of 899 and Ridgecrest ES is 834th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).