River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter vs Washington Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 622 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
West Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
446 students
Washington Middle College High
West Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
171 students
| Measure | River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter West Sacramento, California | Washington Middle College High West Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3024 of 5,693 | #928 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36282 of 50,301 | #14029 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 446 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | West Sacramento | West Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 26.8).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 68.4%).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.4).
- •River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is the larger school with 446 students compared with 171.
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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter better than Washington Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks higher (33.5 vs 26.8 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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter and Washington Middle College High?
About 622 m in a straight line, between West Sacramento and West Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter: 446. Washington Middle College High: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter and Washington Middle College High rank in California?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is 3024th of 5,693 and Washington Middle College High is 928th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).