Rio Americano High vs Starr King K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Americano High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
Starr King K-8
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–8
885 students
| Measure | Rio Americano High Sacramento, California | Starr King K-8 Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 1,343 | #5370 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8115 of 16,910 | #49073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,891 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 1,891 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 15% |
| city | Sacramento | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Americano High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 11.4).
- •Rio Americano High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Rio Americano High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 24%).
- •Rio Americano High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 85.8%).
- •Starr King K-8 does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.9).
- •Rio Americano High is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 885.
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 Rio Americano High better than Starr King K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Americano High ranks higher (51.1 vs 11.4 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 Rio Americano High and Starr King K-8?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Americano High: 1,891. Starr King K-8: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Americano High and Starr King K-8 rank in California?
Rio Americano High is 375th of 1,343 and Starr King K-8 is 5370th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).