Ferndale High vs Loleta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.4 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
Loleta Elementary
Loleta · Public elementary · Grades K–8
82 students
| Measure | Ferndale High Ferndale, California | Loleta Elementary Loleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 1,343 | #3224 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10632 of 16,910 | #37743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 145 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Ferndale | Loleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 31.2).
- •Ferndale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 85.4%).
- •Ferndale High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.4).
- •Ferndale High is the larger school with 145 students compared with 82.
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 Loleta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale High ranks higher (41.3 vs 31.2 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 Loleta Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Loleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale High: 145. Loleta Elementary: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale High and Loleta Elementary rank in California?
Ferndale High is 548th of 1,343 and Loleta Elementary is 3224th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).