Dow's Prairie Elementary vs McKinleyville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dow's Prairie Elementary
McKinleyville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
283 students
McKinleyville High
McKinleyville · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
| Measure | Dow's Prairie Elementary McKinleyville, California | McKinleyville High McKinleyville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3079 of 5,693 | #407 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36723 of 50,301 | #8512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | McKinleyville | McKinleyville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinleyville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 32.8).
- •McKinleyville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 64%).
- •McKinleyville High does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.8).
- •McKinleyville High is the larger school with 566 students compared with 283.
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 Dow's Prairie Elementary better than McKinleyville High?
On the Success Index (US), McKinleyville High ranks higher (49.5 vs 32.8 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 Dow's Prairie Elementary and McKinleyville High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between McKinleyville and McKinleyville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dow's Prairie Elementary: 283. McKinleyville High: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dow's Prairie Elementary and McKinleyville High rank in California?
Dow's Prairie Elementary is 3079th of 5,693 and McKinleyville High is 407th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).