Ferndale High vs Linell K. Walker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale High
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
145 students
Linell K. Walker Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
256 students
| Measure | Ferndale High Ferndale, California | Linell K. Walker Elementary Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 1,343 | #3807 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10632 of 16,910 | #41775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 145 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Ferndale | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 24.9).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Ferndale High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Ferndale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 84%).
- •Ferndale High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.7).
- •Linell K. Walker Elementary is the larger school with 256 students compared with 145.
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 High better than Linell K. Walker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale High ranks higher (41.3 vs 24.9 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 High and Linell K. Walker Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale High: 145. Linell K. Walker Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale High and Linell K. Walker Elementary rank in California?
Ferndale High is 548th of 1,343 and Linell K. Walker Elementary is 3807th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).