CORE Butte Charter vs Durham High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CORE Butte Charter
Chico · Charter other · Grades K–12
916 students
Durham High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
| Measure | CORE Butte Charter Chico, California | Durham High Durham, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #278 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #6546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 916 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Chico | Durham |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Durham High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Durham High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 53.4%).
- •Durham High does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.3).
- •CORE Butte Charter is the larger school with 916 students compared with 320.
- •CORE Butte Charter is a charter school while Durham High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CORE Butte Charter better than Durham 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 CORE Butte Charter and Durham High?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Chico and Durham in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CORE Butte Charter: 916. Durham High: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CORE Butte Charter and Durham High rank in California?
CORE Butte Charter is unranked and Durham High is 278th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).