Rio Norte Junior High vs Valencia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Norte Junior High
Santa Clarita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,138 students
Valencia High
Valencia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,286 students
| Measure | Rio Norte Junior High Santa Clarita, California | Valencia High Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,334 | #97 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2309 of 15,369 | #2954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,138 | 2,286 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 2,286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Norte Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 71.4).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Rio Norte Junior High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Valencia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 17%).
- •Valencia High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.2).
- •Valencia High is the larger school with 2,286 students compared with 1,138.
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 Norte Junior High better than Valencia High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Norte Junior High ranks higher (75.3 vs 71.4 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 Norte Junior High and Valencia High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Norte Junior High: 1,138. Valencia High: 2,286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Norte Junior High and Valencia High rank in California?
Rio Norte Junior High is 130th of 1,334 and Valencia High is 97th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).