Discovery School vs Riverdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students
Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,275 students
| Measure | Discovery School Murfreesboro, Tennessee | Riverdale High School Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 99 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 913 | #115 of 321 |
| National rank | #3 of 50,301 | #13487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 391 | 2,275 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 2,275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 19% |
| city | Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (99.4 vs 29.3).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 19%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 49%).
- •Riverdale High School is the larger school with 2,275 students compared with 391.
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 Discovery School better than Riverdale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (99.4 vs 29.3 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 Discovery School and Riverdale High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Murfreesboro and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 391. Riverdale High School: 2,275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Riverdale High School rank in Tennessee?
Discovery School is 2nd of 913 and Riverdale High School is 115th of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).