Colusa High vs James M. Burchfield Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colusa High
Colusa · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
James M. Burchfield Primary
Colusa · Public elementary · Grades K–3
430 students
| Measure | Colusa High Colusa, California | James M. Burchfield Primary Colusa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 1,343 | #2162 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10808 of 16,910 | #28321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 431 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Colusa | Colusa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James M. Burchfield Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 40.6).
- •James M. Burchfield Primary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Colusa High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Colusa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 78.4%).
- •Colusa High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.6).
- •Colusa High is the larger school with 431 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 Colusa High better than James M. Burchfield Primary?
On the Success Index (US), James M. Burchfield Primary ranks higher (45.4 vs 40.6 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 Colusa High and James M. Burchfield Primary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colusa and Colusa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colusa High: 431. James M. Burchfield Primary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colusa High and James M. Burchfield Primary rank in California?
Colusa High is 571st of 1,343 and James M. Burchfield Primary is 2162nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).