Richland Junior High vs Shafter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Shafter High
Shafter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Richland Junior High Shafter, California | Shafter High Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 1,334 | #1120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14148 of 15,369 | #15294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 558 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shafter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 17.7).
- •Richland Junior High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Shafter High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Shafter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Richland Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.9).
- •Shafter High is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 558.
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 Shafter High?
On the Success Index (US), Shafter High ranks higher (19.8 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 Shafter High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Junior High: 558. Shafter High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Junior High and Shafter High rank in California?
Richland Junior High is 1031st of 1,334 and Shafter High is 1120th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).