Florence Chapel Middle vs River Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Chapel Middle
Duncan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
River Ridge Elementary
Moore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
770 students
| Measure | Florence Chapel Middle Duncan, South Carolina | River Ridge Elementary Moore, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 248 | #132 of 688 |
| National rank | #5390 of 15,369 | #10686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 64% |
| city | Duncan | Moore |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 60.4).
- •River Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •River Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Florence Chapel Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Florence Chapel Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 770.
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 Florence Chapel Middle better than River Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Ridge Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 60.4 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 Florence Chapel Middle and River Ridge Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Moore in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Chapel Middle: 781. River Ridge Elementary: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Chapel Middle and River Ridge Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Florence Chapel Middle is 53rd of 248 and River Ridge Elementary is 132nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).