Douglas S. Freeman High vs Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 468 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas S. Freeman High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
Ridge Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Douglas S. Freeman High Richmond, Virginia | Ridge Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 317 | #958 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1915 of 16,910 | #18073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,881 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 74% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas S. Freeman High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 60.2).
- •Douglas S. Freeman High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 74%).
- •Douglas S. Freeman High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 66%).
- •Douglas S. Freeman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 87.7%).
- •Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.1).
- •Douglas S. Freeman High is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 512.
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 Douglas S. Freeman High better than Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas S. Freeman High ranks higher (76.1 vs 60.2 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 Douglas S. Freeman High and Ridge Elementary?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas S. Freeman High: 1,881. Ridge Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas S. Freeman High and Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Douglas S. Freeman High is 112th of 317 and Ridge Elementary is 958th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).