Fowler High vs Selma High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fowler High
Fowler · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
Selma High
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,721 students
| Measure | Fowler High Fowler, California | Selma High Selma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 1,343 | #837 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13225 of 16,910 | #13301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 807 | 1,721 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 1,721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Fowler | Selma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.5 vs 30.2).
- •Selma High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Selma High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Fowler High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 90.1%).
- •Selma High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.2).
- •Selma High is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 807.
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 Fowler High better than Selma High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fowler High and Selma High?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Fowler and Selma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fowler High: 807. Selma High: 1,721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fowler High and Selma High rank in California?
Fowler High is 826th of 1,343 and Selma High is 837th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).