Columbia Elementary vs Foothill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Redding · Public elementary · Grades K–4
430 students
Foothill High
Palo Cedro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Redding, California | Foothill High Palo Cedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1507 of 5,693 | #287 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #19911 of 50,301 | #6630 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Redding | Palo Cedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.5 vs 56.7).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 45%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.6).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 430.
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 Foothill High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary and Foothill High?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Redding and Palo Cedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 430. Foothill High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Foothill High rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 1507th of 5,693 and Foothill High is 287th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).