Everest Public High vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everest Public High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
224 students
Taft Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | Everest Public High Redwood City, California | Taft Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #765 of 1,343 | #4241 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12739 of 16,910 | #44187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 224 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Everest Public High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 21.1).
- •Everest Public High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Everest Public High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Everest Public High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.3).
- •Taft Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 224.
- •Everest Public High is a charter school while Taft Elementary is a public 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 Everest Public High better than Taft Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Everest Public High ranks higher (32.6 vs 21.1 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 Everest Public High and Taft Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everest Public High: 224. Taft Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everest Public High and Taft Elementary rank in California?
Everest Public High is 765th of 1,343 and Taft Elementary is 4241st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).