Amarillo H S vs Ridgecrest El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 918 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amarillo H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,161 students
Ridgecrest El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Amarillo H S Amarillo, Texas | Ridgecrest El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 1,419 | #1787 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6579 of 16,910 | #24840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,161 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 2,161 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amarillo H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 50.5).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Amarillo H S does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Amarillo H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 59.4%).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Amarillo H S is the larger school with 2,161 students compared with 362.
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 Amarillo H S better than Ridgecrest El?
On the Success Index (US), Amarillo H S ranks higher (56.9 vs 50.5 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 Amarillo H S and Ridgecrest El?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amarillo H S: 2,161. Ridgecrest El: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amarillo H S and Ridgecrest El rank in Texas?
Amarillo H S is 528th of 1,419 and Ridgecrest El is 1787th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).