River Valley High vs Tierra Buena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Valley High
Yuba City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,695 students
Tierra Buena Elementary
Yuba City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
607 students
| Measure | River Valley High Yuba City, California | Tierra Buena Elementary Yuba City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,343 | #2180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11148 of 16,910 | #28516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,695 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 1,695 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Yuba City | Yuba City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Buena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 39.2).
- •Tierra Buena Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Tierra Buena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Tierra Buena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 68.9%).
- •Tierra Buena Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.7).
- •River Valley High is the larger school with 1,695 students compared with 607.
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 Valley High better than Tierra Buena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Buena Elementary ranks higher (45.2 vs 39.2 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 Valley High and Tierra Buena Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Yuba City and Yuba City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Valley High: 1,695. Tierra Buena Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Valley High and Tierra Buena Elementary rank in California?
River Valley High is 600th of 1,343 and Tierra Buena Elementary is 2180th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).