Charles Helmers Elementary vs Rio Norte Junior 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.
Charles Helmers Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
Rio Norte Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,138 students
| Measure | Charles Helmers Elementary Valencia, California | Rio Norte Junior High Santa Clarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #894 of 5,693 | #130 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12258 of 50,301 | #2309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 524 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| city | Valencia | Santa Clarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Norte Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 68.6).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 21.6%).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 26.2).
- •Rio Norte Junior High is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 524.
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 Charles Helmers Elementary better than Rio Norte Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Norte Junior High ranks higher (75.3 vs 68.6 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 Charles Helmers Elementary and Rio Norte Junior High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Valencia and Santa Clarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Helmers Elementary: 524. Rio Norte Junior High: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Helmers Elementary and Rio Norte Junior High rank in California?
Charles Helmers Elementary is 894th of 5,693 and Rio Norte Junior High is 130th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).