Coalinga High vs Nell Dawson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 385 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coalinga High
Coalinga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
Nell Dawson Elementary
Coalinga · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
405 students
| Measure | Coalinga High Coalinga, California | Nell Dawson Elementary Coalinga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,343 | #4073 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13456 of 16,910 | #43234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 1,256 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 28% |
| city | Coalinga | Coalinga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coalinga High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 22.6).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Coalinga High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 80.3%).
- •Nell Dawson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.3).
- •Coalinga High is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 405.
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 Coalinga High better than Nell Dawson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coalinga High ranks higher (29.4 vs 22.6 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 Coalinga High and Nell Dawson Elementary?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Coalinga and Coalinga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coalinga High: 1,256. Nell Dawson Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coalinga High and Nell Dawson Elementary rank in California?
Coalinga High is 861st of 1,343 and Nell Dawson Elementary is 4073rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).