Burroughs High vs Richmond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 609 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs High
Ridgecrest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students
Richmond Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Burroughs High Ridgecrest, California | Richmond Elementary Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 1,343 | #1844 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8226 of 16,910 | #24485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,536 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.6 vs 51.0).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Burroughs High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Burroughs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 61%).
- •Richmond Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.5).
- •Burroughs High is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 364.
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 Burroughs High better than Richmond Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burroughs High and Richmond Elementary?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs High: 1,536. Richmond Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs High and Richmond Elementary rank in California?
Burroughs High is 385th of 1,343 and Richmond Elementary is 1844th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).