Mountain Ridge Intermediate vs Ripley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 318 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Ridge Intermediate
Gerrardstown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students
Ripley Elementary School
Ripley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge Intermediate Gerrardstown, West Virginia | Ripley Elementary School Ripley, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 390 | #223 of 390 |
| National rank | #34385 of 50,301 | #25981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Gerrardstown | Ripley |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ripley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 36.4).
- •Ripley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Ripley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.0).
- •Mountain Ridge Intermediate is the larger school with 575 students compared with 570.
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 Mountain Ridge Intermediate better than Ripley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ripley Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 36.4 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 Mountain Ridge Intermediate and Ripley Elementary School?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Gerrardstown and Ripley in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate: 575. Ripley Elementary School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge Intermediate and Ripley Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Mountain Ridge Intermediate is 330th of 390 and Ripley Elementary School is 223rd of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).