Blue Ridge Elementary vs North River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elementary
Ararat · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
223 students
North River Elementary
Mount Solon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elementary Ararat, Virginia | North River Elementary Mount Solon, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,142 | #698 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #10360 of 50,301 | #12084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 223 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 82% |
| city | Ararat | Mount Solon |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 68.9).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 82%).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •North River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 97.8%).
- •North River Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Blue Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 223 students compared with 222.
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 Blue Ridge Elementary better than North River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 68.9 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 Blue Ridge Elementary and North River Elementary?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Mount Solon in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elementary: 223. North River Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elementary and North River Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blue Ridge Elementary is 584th of 1,142 and North River Elementary is 698th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).