Fern Drive Elementary vs Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Drive Elementary
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
372 students
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts
Fullerton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students
| Measure | Fern Drive Elementary Fullerton, California | Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1927 of 5,693 | #1587 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25368 of 50,301 | #20883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 372 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Fullerton | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 49.7).
- •Fern Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Fern Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 26.5).
- •Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts is the larger school with 610 students compared with 372.
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 Fern Drive Elementary better than Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts ranks higher (56.1 vs 49.7 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 Fern Drive Elementary and Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fullerton and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Drive Elementary: 372. Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Drive Elementary and Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts rank in California?
Fern Drive Elementary is 1927th of 5,693 and Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts is 1587th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).