Ernest Righetti High vs Lakeview Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Lakeview Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students
| Measure | Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria, California | Lakeview Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #620 of 1,343 | #587 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11368 of 16,910 | #10140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,416 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.3 vs 38.6).
- •Lakeview Junior High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 72.4%).
- •Ernest Righetti High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 24.4).
- •Ernest Righetti High is the larger school with 2,416 students compared with 463.
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 Lakeview Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ernest Righetti High and Lakeview Junior High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Righetti High: 2,416. Lakeview Junior High: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Righetti High and Lakeview Junior High rank in California?
Ernest Righetti High is 620th of 1,343 and Lakeview Junior High is 587th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).