Belle Forest Community School vs Ridgeway Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Forest Community School
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,027 students
Ridgeway Middle
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Belle Forest Community School Memphis, Tennessee | Ridgeway Middle Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 913 | #257 of 307 |
| National rank | #44946 of 50,301 | #15286 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,027 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 18% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Forest Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 6.4).
- •Belle Forest Community School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Belle Forest Community School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Belle Forest Community School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 599.
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 Belle Forest Community School better than Ridgeway Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Forest Community School ranks higher (19.8 vs 6.4 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 Belle Forest Community School and Ridgeway Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Forest Community School: 1,027. Ridgeway Middle: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Forest Community School and Ridgeway Middle rank in Tennessee?
Belle Forest Community School is 637th of 913 and Ridgeway Middle is 257th of 307 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).