Clifford Elementary vs Sequoia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
698 students
Sequoia High
Redwood City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,854 students
| Measure | Clifford Elementary Redwood City, California | Sequoia High Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1465 of 5,693 | #305 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #19346 of 50,301 | #6890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 698 | 1,854 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 1,854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 55.6).
- •Clifford Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Clifford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Sequoia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 50.3%).
- •Sequoia High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.2).
- •Sequoia High is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 698.
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 Clifford Elementary better than Sequoia High?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford Elementary ranks higher (58.3 vs 55.6 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 Clifford Elementary and Sequoia High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford Elementary: 698. Sequoia High: 1,854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford Elementary and Sequoia High rank in California?
Clifford Elementary is 1465th of 5,693 and Sequoia High is 305th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).