John W. North High vs University Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W. North High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
University Heights Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
870 students
| Measure | John W. North High Riverside, California | University Heights Middle Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1090 of 1,343 | #983 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15125 of 16,910 | #13871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,011 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. North High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 19.5).
- •John W. North High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •John W. North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 91.4%).
- •John W. North High is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 870.
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 John W. North High better than University Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John W. North High ranks higher (20.9 vs 19.5 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 John W. North High and University Heights Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. North High: 2,011. University Heights Middle: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. North High and University Heights Middle rank in California?
John W. North High is 1090th of 1,343 and University Heights Middle is 983rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).