Ferndale Elementary vs Fortuna Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Elementary
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
338 students
Fortuna Middle
Fortuna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
231 students
| Measure | Ferndale Elementary Ferndale, California | Fortuna Middle Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2734 of 5,693 | #844 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33580 of 50,301 | #12908 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 338 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | Ferndale | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 24.7).
- •Ferndale Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Ferndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Ferndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 78.4%).
- •Fortuna Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.9).
- •Ferndale Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 231.
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 Ferndale Elementary better than Fortuna Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Elementary ranks higher (37.6 vs 24.7 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 Ferndale Elementary and Fortuna Middle?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Elementary: 338. Fortuna Middle: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Elementary and Fortuna Middle rank in California?
Ferndale Elementary is 2734th of 5,693 and Fortuna Middle is 844th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).