Richland Junior High vs Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland Junior High
Shafter · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 3–8
466 students
| Measure | Richland Junior High Shafter, California | Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 1,334 | #500 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14148 of 15,369 | #8920 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 558 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 36% |
| city | Shafter | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 17.7).
- •Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 91.4%).
- •Richland Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.2).
- •Richland Junior High is the larger school with 558 students compared with 466.
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 Richland Junior High better than Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary ranks higher (44.1 vs 17.7 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 Richland Junior High and Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Junior High: 558. Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Junior High and Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary rank in California?
Richland Junior High is 1031st of 1,334 and Rio Bravo-Greeley Elementary is 500th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).