New Buffalo Senior High School vs River Valley MiddleHigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Buffalo Senior High School
New Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
River Valley MiddleHigh School
Three Oaks · Public high · Grades 6–12
265 students
| Measure | New Buffalo Senior High School New Buffalo, Michigan | River Valley MiddleHigh School Three Oaks, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 591 | #313 of 591 |
| National rank | #4489 of 16,910 | #9514 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 172 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| city | New Buffalo | Three Oaks |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Buffalo Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 45.8).
- •New Buffalo Senior High School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •New Buffalo Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 52%).
- •New Buffalo Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 55.5%).
- •New Buffalo Senior High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •River Valley MiddleHigh School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 172.
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 New Buffalo Senior High School better than River Valley MiddleHigh School?
On the Success Index (US), New Buffalo Senior High School ranks higher (65.2 vs 45.8 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 New Buffalo Senior High School and River Valley MiddleHigh School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between New Buffalo and Three Oaks in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Buffalo Senior High School: 172. River Valley MiddleHigh School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Buffalo Senior High School and River Valley MiddleHigh School rank in Michigan?
New Buffalo Senior High School is 110th of 591 and River Valley MiddleHigh School is 313th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).