Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC vs Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 384 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
555 students
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)
San Francisco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
3,447 students
| Measure | Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC San Francisco, California | Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4570 of 5,693 | #1085 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45836 of 50,301 | #15112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 555 | 3,447 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 3,447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 33.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 18.4).
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 76.6%).
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 33.5).
- •Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is the larger school with 3,447 students compared with 555.
- •Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC is a public school while Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC better than Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?
On the Success Index (US), Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) ranks higher (21.0 vs 18.4 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 Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC and Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)?
About 384 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC: 555. Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's): 3,447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC and Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) rank in California?
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC is 4570th of 5,693 and Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) is 1085th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).