Foothill High vs Frontier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 578 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,417 students
Frontier Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
| Measure | Foothill High Sacramento, California | Frontier Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1081 of 1,343 | #3583 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15088 of 16,910 | #40386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,417 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 39% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 21.1).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 92.2%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.3).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 379.
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 Foothill High better than Frontier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Elementary ranks higher (27.0 vs 21.1 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 Foothill High and Frontier Elementary?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 1,417. Frontier Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Frontier Elementary rank in California?
Foothill High is 1081st of 1,343 and Frontier Elementary is 3583rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).