Golden Hills Elementary vs Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 259 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Hills Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
274 students
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Oroville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
592 students
| Measure | Golden Hills Elementary Oroville, California | Helen M. Wilcox Elementary Oroville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4531 of 5,693 | #4265 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45656 of 50,301 | #44280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 274 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Oroville | Oroville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen M. Wilcox Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 18.7).
- •Helen M. Wilcox Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Golden Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Golden Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 85.6%).
- •Helen M. Wilcox Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 27.4).
- •Helen M. Wilcox Elementary is the larger school with 592 students compared with 274.
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 Golden Hills Elementary better than Helen M. Wilcox Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helen M. Wilcox Elementary ranks higher (20.9 vs 18.7 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 Golden Hills Elementary and Helen M. Wilcox Elementary?
About 259 m in a straight line, between Oroville and Oroville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Hills Elementary: 274. Helen M. Wilcox Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Hills Elementary and Helen M. Wilcox Elementary rank in California?
Golden Hills Elementary is 4531st of 5,693 and Helen M. Wilcox Elementary is 4265th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).