Highlands High vs Ridgepoint TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands High
North Highlands · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students
Ridgepoint TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
650 students
| Measure | Highlands High North Highlands, California | Ridgepoint TK-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1209 of 1,343 | #2757 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15816 of 16,910 | #33869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 778 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 48% |
| city | North Highlands | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgepoint TK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 16.7).
- •Ridgepoint TK-8 does better on math proficiency (48% vs 17%).
- •Ridgepoint TK-8 does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Ridgepoint TK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 88.8%).
- •Highlands High does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 24.1).
- •Highlands High is the larger school with 778 students compared with 650.
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 Highlands High better than Ridgepoint TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgepoint TK-8 ranks higher (37.2 vs 16.7 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 Highlands High and Ridgepoint TK-8?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands High: 778. Ridgepoint TK-8: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands High and Ridgepoint TK-8 rank in California?
Highlands High is 1209th of 1,343 and Ridgepoint TK-8 is 2757th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).