C. K. McClatchy High vs Ethel Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. K. McClatchy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,569 students
Ethel Phillips Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
428 students
| Measure | C. K. McClatchy High Sacramento, California | Ethel Phillips Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,343 | #5218 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11182 of 16,910 | #48527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,569 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 2,569 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. K. McClatchy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 12.9).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 85.3%).
- •Ethel Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.2).
- •C. K. McClatchy High is the larger school with 2,569 students compared with 428.
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 C. K. McClatchy High better than Ethel Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C. K. McClatchy High ranks higher (39.0 vs 12.9 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 C. K. McClatchy High and Ethel Phillips Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. K. McClatchy High: 2,569. Ethel Phillips Elementary: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. K. McClatchy High and Ethel Phillips Elementary rank in California?
C. K. McClatchy High is 601st of 1,343 and Ethel Phillips Elementary is 5218th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).