River Valley High vs Yuba City High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.3 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
Yuba City High
Yuba City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,678 students
| Measure | River Valley High Yuba City, California | Yuba City High Yuba City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 1,343 | #891 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11148 of 16,910 | #13714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,695 | 1,678 |
| Enrollment | 1,695 | 1,678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Yuba City | Yuba City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 28.3).
- •River Valley High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •River Valley High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •River Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 71.2%).
- •River Valley High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.2).
- •River Valley High is the larger school with 1,695 students compared with 1,678.
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 Yuba City High?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley High ranks higher (39.2 vs 28.3 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 Yuba City High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Yuba City and Yuba City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Valley High: 1,695. Yuba City High: 1,678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Valley High and Yuba City High rank in California?
River Valley High is 600th of 1,343 and Yuba City High is 891st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).