Bridgeway Island Elementary vs River City High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgeway Island Elementary
West Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,062 students
River City High
West Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,168 students
| Measure | Bridgeway Island Elementary West Sacramento, California | River City High West Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1384 of 5,693 | #732 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #18508 of 50,301 | #12461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,062 | 2,168 |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | 2,168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 23% |
| city | West Sacramento | West Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgeway Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 33.9).
- •Bridgeway Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Bridgeway Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Bridgeway Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 67.7%).
- •River City High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.1).
- •River City High is the larger school with 2,168 students compared with 1,062.
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 Bridgeway Island Elementary better than River City High?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgeway Island Elementary ranks higher (59.5 vs 33.9 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 Bridgeway Island Elementary and River City High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Sacramento and West Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgeway Island Elementary: 1,062. River City High: 2,168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgeway Island Elementary and River City High rank in California?
Bridgeway Island Elementary is 1384th of 5,693 and River City High is 732nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).