Palo Duro H S vs River Road H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Duro H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
River Road H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
400 students
| Measure | Palo Duro H S Amarillo, Texas | River Road H S Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1151 of 1,419 | #649 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #12093 of 16,910 | #7602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,949 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Road H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 35.5).
- •Palo Duro H S does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •River Road H S does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •River Road H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 87.1%).
- •River Road H S does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.7).
- •Palo Duro H S is the larger school with 1,949 students compared with 400.
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 Palo Duro H S better than River Road H S?
On the Success Index (US), River Road H S ranks higher (53.0 vs 35.5 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 Palo Duro H S and River Road H S?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Duro H S: 1,949. River Road H S: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Duro H S and River Road H S rank in Texas?
Palo Duro H S is 1151st of 1,419 and River Road H S is 649th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).