Gretchen Higgins Elementary vs John Knight Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
John Knight Middle
Dixon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Gretchen Higgins Elementary Dixon, California | John Knight Middle Dixon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3624 of 5,693 | #835 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40709 of 50,301 | #12857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 353 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Dixon | Dixon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 25.0).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •John Knight Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 75.9%).
- •John Knight Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 27.2).
- •John Knight Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 353.
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 Gretchen Higgins Elementary better than John Knight Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gretchen Higgins Elementary ranks higher (26.5 vs 25.0 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 Gretchen Higgins Elementary and John Knight Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dixon and Dixon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary: 353. John Knight Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretchen Higgins Elementary and John Knight Middle rank in California?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 3624th of 5,693 and John Knight Middle is 835th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).