Dana Gray Elementary vs Three Rivers Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana Gray Elementary
Fort Bragg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
342 students
Three Rivers Charter
Fort Bragg · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
81 students
| Measure | Dana Gray Elementary Fort Bragg, California | Three Rivers Charter Fort Bragg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3265 of 5,693 | #2305 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38068 of 50,301 | #29849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 342 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Fort Bragg | Fort Bragg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Three Rivers Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 30.7).
- •Three Rivers Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Three Rivers Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Three Rivers Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 79.2%).
- •Dana Gray Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 27.0).
- •Dana Gray Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 81.
- •Dana Gray Elementary is a public school while Three Rivers Charter is a charter 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 Dana Gray Elementary better than Three Rivers Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Three Rivers Charter ranks higher (43.2 vs 30.7 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 Dana Gray Elementary and Three Rivers Charter?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Bragg and Fort Bragg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana Gray Elementary: 342. Three Rivers Charter: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana Gray Elementary and Three Rivers Charter rank in California?
Dana Gray Elementary is 3265th of 5,693 and Three Rivers Charter is 2305th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).