Downieville Junior-Senior High vs Elk Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downieville Junior-Senior High
Downieville · Public high · Grades 7–12
19 students
Elk Creek High
Elk Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
21 students
| Measure | Downieville Junior-Senior High Downieville, California | Elk Creek High Elk Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 19 | 21 |
| Enrollment | 19 | 21 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| city | Downieville | Elk Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downieville Junior-Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 21.5).
- •Downieville Junior-Senior High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Elk Creek High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Downieville Junior-Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Downieville Junior-Senior High does better on students per teacher (3.8 vs 5.3).
- •Elk Creek High is the larger school with 21 students compared with 19.
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 Downieville Junior-Senior High better than Elk Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Downieville Junior-Senior High ranks higher (34.8 vs 21.5 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 Downieville Junior-Senior High and Elk Creek High?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Downieville and Elk Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downieville Junior-Senior High: 19. Elk Creek High: 21. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downieville Junior-Senior High and Elk Creek High rank in California?
Downieville Junior-Senior High is unranked and Elk Creek High is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).