Christopher High vs Rucker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher High
Gilroy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,630 students
Rucker Elementary
Gilroy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Christopher High Gilroy, California | Rucker Elementary Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #461 of 1,343 | #2505 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9391 of 16,910 | #31689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,630 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 40.4).
- •Rucker Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Christopher High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Christopher High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 64.1%).
- •Christopher High does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.3).
- •Christopher High is the larger school with 1,630 students compared with 510.
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 Christopher High better than Rucker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher High ranks higher (46.2 vs 40.4 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 Christopher High and Rucker Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher High: 1,630. Rucker Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher High and Rucker Elementary rank in California?
Christopher High is 461st of 1,343 and Rucker Elementary is 2505th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).