Cole Elementary vs University High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
667 students
University High
Fresno · Charter high · Grades 9–12
498 students
| Measure | Cole Elementary Clovis, California | University High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1848 of 5,693 | #17 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24594 of 50,301 | #1116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 667 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 87% |
| city | Clovis | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 50.8).
- •University High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 49%).
- •University High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 58%).
- •University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 57.3%).
- •Cole Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.9).
- •Cole Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 498.
- •Cole Elementary is a public school while University High is a charter 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 Cole Elementary better than University High?
On the Success Index (US), University High ranks higher (81.1 vs 50.8 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 Cole Elementary and University High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Elementary: 667. University High: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Elementary and University High rank in California?
Cole Elementary is 1848th of 5,693 and University High is 17th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).