Riverbend Elementary School vs Thurston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverbend Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Thurston High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students
| Measure | Riverbend Elementary School Springfield, Oregon | Thurston High School Springfield, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 678 | #89 of 215 |
| National rank | #45118 of 50,301 | #9974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 424 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 19.6).
- •Thurston High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Thurston High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Thurston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 100.7%).
- •Riverbend Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.9).
- •Thurston High School is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 424.
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 Riverbend Elementary School better than Thurston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 19.6 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 Riverbend Elementary School and Thurston High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverbend Elementary School: 424. Thurston High School: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverbend Elementary School and Thurston High School rank in Oregon?
Riverbend Elementary School is 607th of 678 and Thurston High School is 89th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).