Colonial Forge High vs Park Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Forge High
Stafford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Park Ridge Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
908 students
| Measure | Colonial Forge High Stafford, Virginia | Park Ridge Elementary Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 317 | #401 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #299 of 16,910 | #6658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,122 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 78% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial Forge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 77.1).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 69%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 33.7%).
- •Colonial Forge High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.2).
- •Colonial Forge High is the larger school with 2,122 students compared with 908.
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 Colonial Forge High better than Park Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial Forge High ranks higher (89.1 vs 77.1 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 Colonial Forge High and Park Ridge Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Forge High: 2,122. Park Ridge Elementary: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Forge High and Park Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Colonial Forge High is 19th of 317 and Park Ridge Elementary is 401st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).