Chowchilla Union High vs Fairmead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chowchilla Union High
Chowchilla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Fairmead Elementary
Chowchilla · Public middle · Grades 5–6
458 students
| Measure | Chowchilla Union High Chowchilla, California | Fairmead Elementary Chowchilla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1057 of 1,343 | #1028 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14888 of 16,910 | #14123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,017 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Chowchilla | Chowchilla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chowchilla Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 17.9).
- •Fairmead Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Chowchilla Union High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Chowchilla Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 86.5%).
- •Chowchilla Union High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.4).
- •Chowchilla Union High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 458.
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 Chowchilla Union High better than Fairmead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chowchilla Union High ranks higher (22.3 vs 17.9 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 Chowchilla Union High and Fairmead Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Chowchilla and Chowchilla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chowchilla Union High: 1,017. Fairmead Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chowchilla Union High and Fairmead Elementary rank in California?
Chowchilla Union High is 1057th of 1,343 and Fairmead Elementary is 1028th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).