Riverside High School vs Riverside Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside High School
Wathena · Public high · Grades 9–12
181 students
Riverside Intermediate
Elwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
142 students
| Measure | Riverside High School Wathena, Kansas | Riverside Intermediate Elwood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 296 | #477 of 686 |
| National rank | #13748 of 16,910 | #33620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 181 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 32% |
| city | Wathena | Elwood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 28.1).
- •Riverside Intermediate does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Riverside Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Riverside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 59.2%).
- •Riverside High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 142.
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 Riverside High School better than Riverside Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Intermediate ranks higher (37.6 vs 28.1 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 Riverside High School and Riverside Intermediate?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Wathena and Elwood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside High School: 181. Riverside Intermediate: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside High School and Riverside Intermediate rank in Kansas?
Riverside High School is 225th of 296 and Riverside Intermediate is 477th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).