Coal Ridge High School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal Ridge High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
Riverside School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Coal Ridge High School New Castle, Colorado | Riverside School New Castle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 307 | #141 of 262 |
| National rank | #7332 of 16,910 | #9473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 578 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 41.6).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 40.8%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.9).
- •Coal Ridge High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 483.
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 Coal Ridge High School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal Ridge High School ranks higher (53.9 vs 41.6 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 Coal Ridge High School and Riverside School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal Ridge High School: 578. Riverside School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal Ridge High School and Riverside School rank in Colorado?
Coal Ridge High School is 116th of 307 and Riverside School is 141st of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).