El Dorado High vs Gold Trail
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Dorado High
Placerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,135 students
Gold Trail
Placerville · Public middle · Grades 4–8
274 students
| Measure | El Dorado High Placerville, California | Gold Trail Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,343 | #366 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7123 of 16,910 | #6756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 1,135 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.7 vs 54.1).
- •Gold Trail does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •El Dorado High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Gold Trail does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 38%).
- •El Dorado High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.1).
- •El Dorado High is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 274.
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 Dorado High better than Gold Trail?
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 Dorado High and Gold Trail?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Dorado High: 1,135. Gold Trail: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Dorado High and Gold Trail rank in California?
El Dorado High is 316th of 1,343 and Gold Trail is 366th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).