Blue Oak Charter vs Nord Country
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Oak Charter
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
219 students
Nord Country
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
213 students
| Measure | Blue Oak Charter Chico, California | Nord Country Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3364 of 5,693 | #1347 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38789 of 50,301 | #18004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 219 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nord Country scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 29.6).
- •Nord Country does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Nord Country does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Nord Country does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 66.2%).
- •Blue Oak Charter does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.7).
- •Blue Oak Charter is the larger school with 219 students compared with 213.
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 Blue Oak Charter better than Nord Country?
On the Success Index (US), Nord Country ranks higher (60.3 vs 29.6 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 Blue Oak Charter and Nord Country?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Oak Charter: 219. Nord Country: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Oak Charter and Nord Country rank in California?
Blue Oak Charter is 3364th of 5,693 and Nord Country is 1347th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).