Franklin High vs Riverdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin High
Franklin · Public high · Grades 7–12
504 students
Riverdale Elementary
Courtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Franklin High Franklin, Virginia | Riverdale Elementary Courtland, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 317 | #791 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5132 of 16,910 | #13999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 85% |
| city | Franklin | Courtland |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 62.6).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •Franklin High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 100%).
- •Franklin High does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.2).
- •Riverdale Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 504.
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 Franklin High better than Riverdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 62.6 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 Franklin High and Riverdale Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Courtland in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High: 504. Riverdale Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High and Riverdale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Franklin High is 274th of 317 and Riverdale Elementary is 791st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).