Hidenwood Elementary vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Riverside Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Hidenwood Elementary Newport News, Virginia | Riverside Elementary Newport News, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,142 | #1054 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #34250 of 50,301 | #24417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| city | Newport News | Newport News |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 36.6).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 100%).
- •Hidenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.2).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 506 students compared with 476.
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 Hidenwood Elementary better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 36.6 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 Hidenwood Elementary and Riverside Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newport News and Newport News in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidenwood Elementary: 476. Riverside Elementary: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidenwood Elementary and Riverside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hidenwood Elementary is 1111th of 1,142 and Riverside Elementary is 1054th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).