Riddle High School vs South Umpqua High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riddle High School
Riddle · Public high · Grades 7–12
178 students
South Umpqua High School
Myrtle Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
442 students
| Measure | Riddle High School Riddle, Oregon | South Umpqua High School Myrtle Creek, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 215 | #126 of 215 |
| National rank | #13791 of 16,910 | #11596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 178 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Riddle | Myrtle Creek |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Umpqua High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 27.9).
- •South Umpqua High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •South Umpqua High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Riddle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 83%).
- •Riddle High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.4).
- •South Umpqua High School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 178.
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 Riddle High School better than South Umpqua High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Umpqua High School ranks higher (37.5 vs 27.9 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 Riddle High School and South Umpqua High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Riddle and Myrtle Creek in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riddle High School: 178. South Umpqua High School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riddle High School and South Umpqua High School rank in Oregon?
Riddle High School is 175th of 215 and South Umpqua High School is 126th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).