Highland Elementary vs River Heights Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Norco · Public elementary · Grades K–6
573 students
River Heights Intermediate
Eastvale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,203 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Norco, California | River Heights Intermediate Eastvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1802 of 5,693 | #471 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24053 of 50,301 | #8462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 573 | 1,203 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 1,203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| city | Norco | Eastvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 46.3).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •River Heights Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 68.7%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.7).
- •River Heights Intermediate is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 573.
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 Highland Elementary better than River Heights Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (51.6 vs 46.3 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 Highland Elementary and River Heights Intermediate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norco and Eastvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 573. River Heights Intermediate: 1,203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and River Heights Intermediate rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 1802nd of 5,693 and River Heights Intermediate is 471st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).