Pritchardville Elementary vs River Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pritchardville Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
River Ridge Academy
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,134 students
| Measure | Pritchardville Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina | River Ridge Academy Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 688 | #175 of 688 |
| National rank | #6661 of 50,301 | #13601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 887 | 1,134 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 1,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pritchardville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 66.8).
- •Pritchardville Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Pritchardville Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.5).
- •River Ridge Academy is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 887.
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 Pritchardville Elementary better than River Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pritchardville Elementary ranks higher (77.1 vs 66.8 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 Pritchardville Elementary and River Ridge Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pritchardville Elementary: 887. River Ridge Academy: 1,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pritchardville Elementary and River Ridge Academy rank in South Carolina?
Pritchardville Elementary is 76th of 688 and River Ridge Academy is 175th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).