Lake Oswego High School vs Riverdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Oswego High School
Lake Oswego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
Riverdale High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
159 students
| Measure | Lake Oswego High School Lake Oswego, Oregon | Riverdale High School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 215 | #3 of 215 |
| National rank | #1855 of 16,910 | #1149 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,282 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 54.5% |
| city | Lake Oswego | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 76.5).
- •Lake Oswego High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54.5%).
- •Riverdale High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Riverdale High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 18.6).
- •Lake Oswego High School is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 159.
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 Lake Oswego High School better than Riverdale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale High School ranks higher (80.8 vs 76.5 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 Lake Oswego High School and Riverdale High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Oswego and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Oswego High School: 1,282. Riverdale High School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Oswego High School and Riverdale High School rank in Oregon?
Lake Oswego High School is 5th of 215 and Riverdale High School is 3rd of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).