Buchanan High vs Riverview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan High
Clovis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,551 students
Riverview Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
700 students
| Measure | Buchanan High Clovis, California | Riverview Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 1,343 | #652 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3470 of 16,910 | #9338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,551 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| city | Clovis | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 69.3).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Buchanan High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 35.2%).
- •Buchanan High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.3).
- •Buchanan High is the larger school with 2,551 students compared with 700.
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 Buchanan High better than Riverview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.3 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 Buchanan High and Riverview Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan High: 2,551. Riverview Elementary: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan High and Riverview Elementary rank in California?
Buchanan High is 123rd of 1,343 and Riverview Elementary is 652nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).