Emerson Elementary vs John W. North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
669 students
John W. North High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Riverside, California | John W. North High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3947 of 5,693 | #1090 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42561 of 50,301 | #15125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 669 | 2,011 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 2,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 20.9).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •John W. North High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 87.9%).
- •John W. North High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.1).
- •John W. North High is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 669.
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 Emerson Elementary better than John W. North High?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary ranks higher (23.6 vs 20.9 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 Emerson Elementary and John W. North High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 669. John W. North High: 2,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and John W. North High rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 3947th of 5,693 and John W. North High is 1090th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).