Riverside High School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 67 m 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 Middle School
Wathena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
| Measure | Riverside High School Wathena, Kansas | Riverside Middle School Wathena, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 296 | #170 of 205 |
| National rank | #13748 of 16,910 | #13257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 181 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Wathena | Wathena |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 22.9).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Riverside High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Riverside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 58%).
- •Riverside High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 143.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside High School ranks higher (28.1 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 Riverside High School and Riverside Middle School?
About 67 m in a straight line, between Wathena and Wathena in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside High School: 181. Riverside Middle School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside High School and Riverside Middle School rank in Kansas?
Riverside High School is 225th of 296 and Riverside Middle School is 170th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).