Harrison Road Elementary vs Riverbend High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison Road Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
732 students
Riverbend High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,913 students
| Measure | Harrison Road Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia | Riverbend High Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #866 of 1,142 | #88 of 317 |
| National rank | #15446 of 50,301 | #1113 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 732 | 1,913 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 1,913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 84% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverbend High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 64.0).
- •Riverbend High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Riverbend High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •Riverbend High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 72.8%).
- •Harrison Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.2).
- •Riverbend High is the larger school with 1,913 students compared with 732.
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 Harrison Road Elementary better than Riverbend High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverbend High ranks higher (81.1 vs 64.0 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 Harrison Road Elementary and Riverbend High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison Road Elementary: 732. Riverbend High: 1,913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison Road Elementary and Riverbend High rank in Virginia?
Harrison Road Elementary is 866th of 1,142 and Riverbend High is 88th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).