Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary vs Belle Forest Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Belle Forest Community School
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,027 students
| Measure | Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary Memphis, Tennessee | Belle Forest Community School Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 913 | #637 of 913 |
| National rank | #35360 of 50,301 | #44946 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 19.8).
- •Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Belle Forest Community School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 275.
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 Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary better than Belle Forest Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary ranks higher (34.8 vs 19.8 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 Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary and Belle Forest Community School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary: 275. Belle Forest Community School: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary and Belle Forest Community School rank in Tennessee?
Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary is 376th of 913 and Belle Forest Community School is 637th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).