Ernest Righetti High vs Joe Nightingale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Righetti High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,416 students
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
695 students
| Measure | Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria, California | Joe Nightingale Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,343 | #2087 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11368 of 16,910 | #27394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,416 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 38.3).
- •Joe Nightingale Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 66.9%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 26.7).
- •Ernest Righetti High is the larger school with 2,416 students compared with 695.
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 Ernest Righetti High better than Joe Nightingale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Nightingale Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 38.3 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 Ernest Righetti High and Joe Nightingale Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Righetti High: 2,416. Joe Nightingale Elementary: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Righetti High and Joe Nightingale Elementary rank in California?
Ernest Righetti High is 620th of 1,343 and Joe Nightingale Elementary is 2087th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).