Foothill High vs Pioneer TK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 920 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
Pioneer TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
648 students
| Measure | Foothill High Sacramento, California | Pioneer TK-8 Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1081 of 1,343 | #2883 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15088 of 16,910 | #35111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,417 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 47% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer TK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 21.1).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Pioneer TK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 92.2%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 25.9).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 1,417 students compared with 648.
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 Pioneer TK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer TK-8 ranks higher (35.3 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 Pioneer TK-8?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 1,417. Pioneer TK-8: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Pioneer TK-8 rank in California?
Foothill High is 1081st of 1,343 and Pioneer TK-8 is 2883rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).