Colfax Elementary vs Colfax High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 478 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
Colfax High
Colfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
| Measure | Colfax Elementary Colfax, California | Colfax High Colfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2200 of 5,693 | #204 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #28781 of 50,301 | #5114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 345 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Colfax | Colfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 44.7).
- •Colfax High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Colfax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 40.6%).
- •Colfax Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.6).
- •Colfax High is the larger school with 611 students compared with 345.
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 Colfax Elementary better than Colfax High?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax High ranks higher (62.7 vs 44.7 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 Colfax Elementary and Colfax High?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Colfax and Colfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Elementary: 345. Colfax High: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Elementary and Colfax High rank in California?
Colfax Elementary is 2200th of 5,693 and Colfax High is 204th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).