Cordova High vs Cordova Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordova High
Rancho Cordova · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,944 students
Cordova Meadows Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
| Measure | Cordova High Rancho Cordova, California | Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 1,343 | #5086 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13657 of 16,910 | #48056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,944 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 1,944 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cordova High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 14.1).
- •Cordova High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Cordova High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Cordova High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 88.8%).
- •Cordova Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.7).
- •Cordova High is the larger school with 1,944 students compared with 374.
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 Cordova High better than Cordova Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cordova High ranks higher (28.5 vs 14.1 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 Cordova High and Cordova Meadows Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordova High: 1,944. Cordova Meadows Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordova High and Cordova Meadows Elementary rank in California?
Cordova High is 884th of 1,343 and Cordova Meadows Elementary is 5086th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).