Dixon High vs Gretchen Higgins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon High
Dixon · Public high · Grades 9–12
990 students
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Dixon High Dixon, California | Gretchen Higgins Elementary Dixon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 1,343 | #3624 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10576 of 16,910 | #40709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 990 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Dixon | Dixon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 26.5).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Dixon High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Dixon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 75.9%).
- •Dixon High does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 27.2).
- •Dixon High is the larger school with 990 students compared with 353.
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 Dixon High better than Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dixon High ranks higher (41.5 vs 26.5 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 Dixon High and Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dixon and Dixon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon High: 990. Gretchen Higgins Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon High and Gretchen Higgins Elementary rank in California?
Dixon High is 541st of 1,343 and Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 3624th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).