Chico Country Day vs Chico High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chico Country Day
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
Chico High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,804 students
| Measure | Chico Country Day Chico, California | Chico High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 5,693 | #388 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11770 of 50,301 | #8277 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,804 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 40% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chico Country Day scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 50.4).
- •Chico Country Day does better on math proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Chico High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 56.8%).
- •Chico High does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.4).
- •Chico High is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 585.
- •Chico Country Day is a charter school while Chico High is a public 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 Chico Country Day better than Chico High?
On the Success Index (US), Chico Country Day ranks higher (69.3 vs 50.4 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 Chico Country Day and Chico High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chico Country Day: 585. Chico High: 1,804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chico Country Day and Chico High rank in California?
Chico Country Day is 854th of 5,693 and Chico High is 388th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).