Butte Vista Elementary vs River Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butte Vista Elementary
Yuba City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
853 students
River Valley High
Yuba City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,695 students
| Measure | Butte Vista Elementary Yuba City, California | River Valley High Yuba City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1832 of 5,693 | #600 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24379 of 50,301 | #11148 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 853 | 1,695 |
| Enrollment | 853 | 1,695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Yuba City | Yuba City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butte Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 39.2).
- •Butte Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Butte Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Butte Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 68.9%).
- •Butte Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.7).
- •River Valley High is the larger school with 1,695 students compared with 853.
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 Butte Vista Elementary better than River Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Butte Vista Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 39.2 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 Butte Vista Elementary and River Valley High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Yuba City and Yuba City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butte Vista Elementary: 853. River Valley High: 1,695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butte Vista Elementary and River Valley High rank in California?
Butte Vista Elementary is 1832nd of 5,693 and River Valley High is 600th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).