Fossil Ridge Intermediate vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
St. George · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students
Riverside School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Fossil Ridge Intermediate St. George, Utah | Riverside School Washington, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 141 | #215 of 580 |
| National rank | #9181 of 15,369 | #19235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 727 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | St. George | Washington |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 42.9).
- •Riverside School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 48.1%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.7).
- •Fossil Ridge Intermediate is the larger school with 727 students compared with 610.
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 Fossil Ridge Intermediate better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (58.5 vs 42.9 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 Fossil Ridge Intermediate and Riverside School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St. George and Washington in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate: 727. Riverside School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fossil Ridge Intermediate and Riverside School rank in Utah?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate is 101st of 141 and Riverside School is 215th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).