Pioneer High vs Rivera Elementary
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.
Pioneer High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,000 students
Rivera Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Pioneer High Whittier, California | Rivera Elementary Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,343 | #3867 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10972 of 16,910 | #42143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,000 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Whittier | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 24.3).
- •Pioneer High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Rivera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 87.7%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 26.3).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 473.
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 Pioneer High better than Rivera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (40.0 vs 24.3 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 Pioneer High and Rivera Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer High: 1,000. Rivera Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer High and Rivera Elementary rank in California?
Pioneer High is 584th of 1,343 and Rivera Elementary is 3867th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).