Big Pine Elementary vs Fort Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 630 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Pine Elementary
Big Pine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
121 students
Fort Jones Elementary
Fort Jones · Public elementary · Grades K–2
124 students
| Measure | Big Pine Elementary Big Pine, California | Fort Jones Elementary Fort Jones, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2951 of 5,693 | #1613 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35683 of 50,301 | #21241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 121 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Big Pine | Fort Jones |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 34.3).
- •Fort Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Fort Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Big Pine Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 58.1%).
- •Big Pine Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.7).
- •Fort Jones Elementary is the larger school with 124 students compared with 121.
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 Big Pine Elementary better than Fort Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Jones Elementary ranks higher (55.6 vs 34.3 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 Big Pine Elementary and Fort Jones Elementary?
About 630 km in a straight line, between Big Pine and Fort Jones in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Pine Elementary: 121. Fort Jones Elementary: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Pine Elementary and Fort Jones Elementary rank in California?
Big Pine Elementary is 2951st of 5,693 and Fort Jones Elementary is 1613th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).