Emporia High vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emporia High
Emporia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
Riverside Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Emporia High Emporia, Kansas | Riverside Elementary Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 296 | #574 of 686 |
| National rank | #14775 of 16,910 | #40238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,494 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Emporia | Emporia |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 22.9).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Emporia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 82.3%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.1).
- •Emporia High is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 385.
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 Emporia High better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (27.3 vs 22.9 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 Emporia High and Riverside Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Emporia and Emporia in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emporia High: 1,494. Riverside Elementary: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emporia High and Riverside Elementary rank in Kansas?
Emporia High is 263rd of 296 and Riverside Elementary is 574th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).