Riverside High School vs William Boyce Thompson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside High School
Yonkers · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students
William Boyce Thompson School
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
338 students
| Measure | Riverside High School Yonkers, New York | William Boyce Thompson School Yonkers, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 1,079 | #2382 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3511 of 16,910 | #44321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 934 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 934 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 28% |
| city | Yonkers | Yonkers |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 20.9).
- •Riverside High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 28%).
- •Riverside High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 28%).
- •Riverside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 83.4%).
- •Riverside High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 338.
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 William Boyce Thompson School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside High School ranks higher (69.2 vs 20.9 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 William Boyce Thompson School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Yonkers and Yonkers in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside High School: 934. William Boyce Thompson School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside High School and William Boyce Thompson School rank in New York?
Riverside High School is 722nd of 1,079 and William Boyce Thompson School is 2382nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).