Meadows Elementary vs River Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadows Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
River Ridge High School
Lacey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,547 students
| Measure | Meadows Elementary Lacey, Washington | River Ridge High School Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 1,154 | #133 of 333 |
| National rank | #10137 of 50,301 | #6342 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 765 | 1,547 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 1,547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| city | Lacey | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 57.9).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •River Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 46.9%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.4).
- •River Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,547 students compared with 765.
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 Meadows Elementary better than River Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 57.9 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 Meadows Elementary and River Ridge High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lacey and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadows Elementary: 765. River Ridge High School: 1,547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadows Elementary and River Ridge High School rank in Washington?
Meadows Elementary is 276th of 1,154 and River Ridge High School is 133rd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).