Caruthers High vs Riverdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caruthers High
Caruthers · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students
Riverdale High
Riverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
496 students
| Measure | Caruthers High Caruthers, California | Riverdale High Riverdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,343 | #689 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14253 of 16,910 | #12072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Caruthers | Riverdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 25.6).
- •Riverdale High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Riverdale High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Caruthers High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 90.7%).
- •Riverdale High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.3).
- •Caruthers High is the larger school with 682 students compared with 496.
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 Caruthers High better than Riverdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale High ranks higher (35.6 vs 25.6 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 Caruthers High and Riverdale High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Caruthers and Riverdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caruthers High: 682. Riverdale High: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caruthers High and Riverdale High rank in California?
Caruthers High is 964th of 1,343 and Riverdale High is 689th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).