El Cerrito High vs Fairmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 894 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Fairmont Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
537 students
| Measure | El Cerrito High El Cerrito, California | Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,343 | #2433 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10771 of 16,910 | #30991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,460 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.8 vs 41.4).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •El Cerrito High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •El Cerrito High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 53.1%).
- •Fairmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.3).
- •El Cerrito High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 537.
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 El Cerrito High better than Fairmont Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Cerrito High and Fairmont Elementary?
About 894 m in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito High: 1,460. Fairmont Elementary: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito High and Fairmont Elementary rank in California?
El Cerrito High is 565th of 1,343 and Fairmont Elementary is 2433rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).