Columbia Elementary vs Sonora High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
464 students
Sonora High
Sonora · Public high · Grades 9–12
880 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Columbia, California | Sonora High Sonora, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3139 of 5,693 | #256 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37201 of 50,301 | #5984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Columbia | Sonora |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonora High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 32.0).
- •Sonora High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Sonora High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Sonora High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 65.3%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 23.2).
- •Sonora High is the larger school with 880 students compared with 464.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Sonora High?
On the Success Index (US), Sonora High ranks higher (59.3 vs 32.0 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 Columbia Elementary and Sonora High?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Sonora in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 464. Sonora High: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Sonora High rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3139th of 5,693 and Sonora High is 256th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).