Biggs High vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggs High
Biggs · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
McKinley Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
341 students
| Measure | Biggs High Biggs, California | McKinley Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #784 of 1,343 | #4228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12900 of 16,910 | #44109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 161 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Biggs | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Biggs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 21.2).
- •Biggs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 80.9%).
- •Biggs High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.3).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 341 students compared with 161.
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 Biggs High better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Biggs High ranks higher (31.9 vs 21.2 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 Biggs High and McKinley Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Biggs and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biggs High: 161. McKinley Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biggs High and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Biggs High is 784th of 1,343 and McKinley Elementary is 4228th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).