Heartwood Community School vs River Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heartwood Community School
Ridegland · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
87 students
River Ridge Academy
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,134 students
| Measure | Heartwood Community School Ridegland, South Carolina | River Ridge Academy Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 688 | #175 of 688 |
| National rank | #15251 of 50,301 | #13601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 87 | 1,134 |
| Enrollment | 87 | 1,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Ridegland | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 64.3).
- •Heartwood Community School does better on students per teacher (6.2 vs 13.5).
- •River Ridge Academy is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 87.
- •Heartwood Community School is a charter school while River Ridge Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Heartwood Community School better than River Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), River Ridge Academy ranks higher (66.8 vs 64.3 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 Heartwood Community School and River Ridge Academy?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Ridegland and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heartwood Community School: 87. River Ridge Academy: 1,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heartwood Community School and River Ridge Academy rank in South Carolina?
Heartwood Community School is 200th of 688 and River Ridge Academy is 175th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).