Folsom High vs Gold Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom High
Folsom · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,901 students
Gold Ridge Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Folsom High Folsom, California | Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #67 of 1,343 | #651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2312 of 16,910 | #9305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,901 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 2,901 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| city | Folsom | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folsom High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 72.9).
- •Gold Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Folsom High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Folsom High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 26.8%).
- •Gold Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.8).
- •Folsom High is the larger school with 2,901 students compared with 496.
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 Folsom High better than Gold Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Folsom High ranks higher (74.1 vs 72.9 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 Folsom High and Gold Ridge Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom High: 2,901. Gold Ridge Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom High and Gold Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Folsom High is 67th of 1,343 and Gold Ridge Elementary is 651st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).