Dover Elementary vs Fairfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 517 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Fairfield High
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,605 students
| Measure | Dover Elementary Fairfield, California | Fairfield High Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5407 of 5,693 | #1124 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49197 of 50,301 | #15338 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 463 | 1,605 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 1,605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 14% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 10.9).
- •Fairfield High does better on math proficiency (14% vs 9%).
- •Fairfield High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Fairfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 81.4%).
- •Dover Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.0).
- •Fairfield High is the larger school with 1,605 students compared with 463.
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 Dover Elementary better than Fairfield High?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield High ranks higher (19.5 vs 10.9 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 Dover Elementary and Fairfield High?
About 517 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Elementary: 463. Fairfield High: 1,605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Elementary and Fairfield High rank in California?
Dover Elementary is 5407th of 5,693 and Fairfield High is 1124th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).