Pleasant Valley El vs River Road H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
River Road H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
400 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley El Amarillo, Texas | River Road H S Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2944 of 4,686 | #649 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #33385 of 50,301 | #7602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 195 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Road H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 37.9).
- •Pleasant Valley El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •River Road H S does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •River Road H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 85.1%).
- •Pleasant Valley El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- •River Road H S is the larger school with 400 students compared with 195.
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 Pleasant Valley El better than River Road H S?
On the Success Index (US), River Road H S ranks higher (53.0 vs 37.9 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 Pleasant Valley El and River Road H S?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley El: 195. River Road H S: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley El and River Road H S rank in Texas?
Pleasant Valley El is 2944th of 4,686 and River Road H S is 649th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).