Highland Park Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
308 students
Riverside Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary Columbia, Tennessee | Riverside Elementary Columbia, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 913 | #875 of 913 |
| National rank | #50073 of 50,301 | #50225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 308 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.5 vs 4.3).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 380 students compared with 308.
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 Highland Park Elementary better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elementary ranks higher (6.5 vs 4.3 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 Highland Park Elementary and Riverside Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary: 308. Riverside Elementary: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Highland Park Elementary is 842nd of 913 and Riverside Elementary is 875th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).