Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory vs Ringgold Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Rio Grande City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
695 students
Ringgold Middle
Rio Grande City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
| Measure | Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory Rio Grande City, Texas | Ringgold Middle Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1326 of 1,419 | #1276 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14018 of 16,910 | #10906 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 695 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ringgold Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 26.8).
- •Ringgold Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 96.1%).
- •Ringgold Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is the larger school with 695 students compared with 639.
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is a charter school while Ringgold Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory better than Ringgold Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ringgold Middle ranks higher (34.8 vs 26.8 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 Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory and Ringgold Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory: 695. Ringgold Middle: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory and Ringgold Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is 1326th of 1,419 and Ringgold Middle is 1276th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).