Cox Academy vs River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cox Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
West Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
446 students
| Measure | Cox Academy Oakland, California | River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter West Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5457 of 5,693 | #3024 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49399 of 50,301 | #36282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 446 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 42% |
| city | Oakland | West Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 10.2).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 87.4%).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.5).
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 Cox Academy better than River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
On the Success Index (US), River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks higher (33.5 vs 10.2 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 Cox Academy and River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Oakland and West Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cox Academy: 446. River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cox Academy and River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter rank in California?
Cox Academy is 5457th of 5,693 and River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is 3024th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).