Fortuna Union High vs Hydesville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students
Hydesville Elementary
Hydesville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
| Measure | Fortuna Union High Fortuna, California | Hydesville Elementary Hydesville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,343 | #1973 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13575 of 16,910 | #26029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 826 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Fortuna | Hydesville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hydesville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 28.9).
- •Hydesville Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Hydesville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 66.1%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.4).
- •Fortuna Union High is the larger school with 826 students compared with 220.
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 Fortuna Union High better than Hydesville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hydesville Elementary ranks higher (48.7 vs 28.9 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 Fortuna Union High and Hydesville Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Hydesville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Union High: 826. Hydesville Elementary: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Union High and Hydesville Elementary rank in California?
Fortuna Union High is 873rd of 1,343 and Hydesville Elementary is 1973rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).