Chapman Elementary vs Durham High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
Durham High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary Chico, California | Durham High Durham, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5315 of 5,693 | #278 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48892 of 50,301 | #6546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Chico | Durham |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 11.9).
- •Durham High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Durham High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Durham High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 91%).
- •Durham High does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.7).
- •Durham High is the larger school with 320 students compared with 311.
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 Chapman Elementary better than Durham High?
On the Success Index (US), Durham High ranks higher (57.1 vs 11.9 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 Chapman Elementary and Durham High?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Chico and Durham in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary: 311. Durham High: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary and Durham High rank in California?
Chapman Elementary is 5315th of 5,693 and Durham High is 278th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).