Northern High vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
Riverside High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,900 students
| Measure | Northern High Durham, North Carolina | Riverside High Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 528 | #384 of 528 |
| National rank | #15466 of 16,910 | #13513 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,281 | 1,900 |
| Enrollment | 1,281 | 1,900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 18.9).
- •Riverside High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Riverside High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Northern High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.4).
- •Riverside High is the larger school with 1,900 students compared with 1,281.
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 Northern High better than Riverside High?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside High ranks higher (29.2 vs 18.9 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 Northern High and Riverside High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern High: 1,281. Riverside High: 1,900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern High and Riverside High rank in North Carolina?
Northern High is 470th of 528 and Riverside High is 384th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).