Cardinal Ridge Elementary vs Freedom High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Ridge Elementary
Centreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students
Freedom High
South Riding · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,885 students
| Measure | Cardinal Ridge Elementary Centreville, Virginia | Freedom High South Riding, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,142 | #11 of 317 |
| National rank | #681 of 50,301 | #211 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 834 | 1,885 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| city | Centreville | South Riding |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.5 vs 90.6).
- •Freedom High does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Freedom High does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 86%).
- •Freedom High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 18.9%).
- •Freedom High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Freedom High is the larger school with 1,885 students compared with 834.
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 Cardinal Ridge Elementary better than Freedom High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardinal Ridge Elementary and Freedom High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Centreville and South Riding in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary: 834. Freedom High: 1,885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Ridge Elementary and Freedom High rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Ridge Elementary is 76th of 1,142 and Freedom High is 11th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).