Riverdale Elementary vs S.P. Morton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale Elementary
Courtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
S.P. Morton Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students
| Measure | Riverdale Elementary Courtland, Virginia | S.P. Morton Elementary Franklin, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 1,142 | #1069 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #13999 of 50,301 | #25982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 533 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 68% |
| city | Courtland | Franklin |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 48.8).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 101.5%).
- •S.P. Morton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •S.P. Morton Elementary is the larger school with 620 students compared with 533.
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 Riverdale Elementary better than S.P. Morton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 48.8 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 Riverdale Elementary and S.P. Morton Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Courtland and Franklin in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverdale Elementary: 533. S.P. Morton Elementary: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverdale Elementary and S.P. Morton Elementary rank in Virginia?
Riverdale Elementary is 791st of 1,142 and S.P. Morton Elementary is 1069th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).