Pioneer High vs Rivera Middle
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 Middle
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
| Measure | Pioneer High Whittier, California | Rivera Middle Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,343 | #1099 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10972 of 16,910 | #14466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 22% |
| city | Whittier | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 15.8).
- •Pioneer High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Rivera Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 87.7%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.7).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 544.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (40.0 vs 15.8 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer High and Rivera Middle rank in California?
Pioneer High is 584th of 1,343 and Rivera Middle is 1099th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).