Foothill Elementary vs Norte Vista High
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.
Foothill Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Norte Vista High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Riverside, California | Norte Vista High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4799 of 5,693 | #1063 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46910 of 50,301 | #14935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,804 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norte Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 16.4).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Norte Vista High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Norte Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 93.3%).
- •Norte Vista High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.6).
- •Norte Vista High is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 451.
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 Foothill Elementary better than Norte Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Norte Vista High ranks higher (22.1 vs 16.4 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 Foothill Elementary and Norte Vista High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 451. Norte Vista High: 1,804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and Norte Vista High rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 4799th of 5,693 and Norte Vista High is 1063rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).