Fairfield High vs Laurel Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,605 students
Laurel Creek Elementary
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
648 students
| Measure | Fairfield High Fairfield, California | Laurel Creek Elementary Fairfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1124 of 1,343 | #3332 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15338 of 16,910 | #38617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,605 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 1,605 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 34% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 19.5).
- •Laurel Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 14%).
- •Fairfield High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Laurel Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 81.3%).
- •Fairfield High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.9).
- •Fairfield High is the larger school with 1,605 students compared with 648.
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 Fairfield High better than Laurel Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Creek Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 19.5 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 Fairfield High and Laurel Creek Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High: 1,605. Laurel Creek Elementary: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High and Laurel Creek Elementary rank in California?
Fairfield High is 1124th of 1,343 and Laurel Creek Elementary is 3332nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).