Durham High vs Sherwood Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
320 students
Sherwood Montessori
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
116 students
| Measure | Durham High Durham, California | Sherwood Montessori Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 1,343 | #3304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6546 of 16,910 | #38358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 320 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Durham | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 30.3).
- •Durham High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Durham High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Durham High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 44.8%).
- •Durham High does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.3).
- •Durham High is the larger school with 320 students compared with 116.
- •Durham High is a public school while Sherwood Montessori 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 Durham High better than Sherwood Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Durham High ranks higher (57.1 vs 30.3 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 Durham High and Sherwood Montessori?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham High: 320. Sherwood Montessori: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham High and Sherwood Montessori rank in California?
Durham High is 278th of 1,343 and Sherwood Montessori is 3304th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).