Rio Linda High vs Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Linda High
Rio Linda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,594 students
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
Rio Linda · Public middle · Grades 7–8
331 students
| Measure | Rio Linda High Rio Linda, California | Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #679 of 1,343 | #1060 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11977 of 16,910 | #14292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,594 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 1,594 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Linda High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 16.9).
- •Rio Linda High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Rio Linda High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •Rio Linda High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 88.2%).
- •Rio Linda High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.7).
- •Rio Linda High is the larger school with 1,594 students compared with 331.
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 Linda High better than Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Linda High ranks higher (36.0 vs 16.9 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 Linda High and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Linda High: 1,594. Rio Linda Preparatory Academy: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Linda High and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Rio Linda High is 679th of 1,343 and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is 1060th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).