Park Ridge Elementary vs Rodney E. Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
908 students
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Stafford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students
| Measure | Park Ridge Elementary Stafford, Virginia | Rodney E. Thompson Middle Stafford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,142 | #60 of 340 |
| National rank | #6658 of 50,301 | #495 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 908 | 1,063 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 1,063 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 93% |
| city | Stafford | Stafford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 77.1).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 78%).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 69%).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 33.7%).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
- •Rodney E. Thompson Middle is the larger school with 1,063 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 Park Ridge Elementary better than Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rodney E. Thompson Middle ranks higher (87.7 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 Park Ridge Elementary and Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ridge Elementary: 908. Rodney E. Thompson Middle: 1,063. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ridge Elementary and Rodney E. Thompson Middle rank in Virginia?
Park Ridge Elementary is 401st of 1,142 and Rodney E. Thompson Middle is 60th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).