Desert Junior-Senior High vs Riverdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 241 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Junior-Senior High
Edwards · Public high · Grades 7–12
497 students
Riverdale High
Riverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
496 students
| Measure | Desert Junior-Senior High Edwards, California | Riverdale High Riverdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 1,343 | #689 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5602 of 16,910 | #12072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 497 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Edwards | Riverdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Junior-Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 35.6).
- •Desert Junior-Senior High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Desert Junior-Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Desert Junior-Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 90.7%).
- •Riverdale High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Desert Junior-Senior High is the larger school with 497 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 Desert Junior-Senior High better than Riverdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Junior-Senior High ranks higher (60.8 vs 35.6 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 Desert Junior-Senior High and Riverdale High?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Edwards and Riverdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Junior-Senior High: 497. Riverdale High: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Junior-Senior High and Riverdale High rank in California?
Desert Junior-Senior High is 235th of 1,343 and Riverdale High is 689th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).