Gretchen Higgins Elementary vs William W. Orr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 606 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
William W. Orr Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Gretchen Higgins Elementary Dixon, California | William W. Orr Elementary Norwalk, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3624 of 5,693 | #2845 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40709 of 50,301 | #34723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Dixon | Norwalk |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William W. Orr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 26.5).
- •William W. Orr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 77.3%).
- •William W. Orr Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 27.2).
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 William W. Orr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William W. Orr Elementary ranks higher (35.9 vs 26.5 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 William W. Orr Elementary?
About 606 km in a straight line, between Dixon and Norwalk in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary: 353. William W. Orr Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretchen Higgins Elementary and William W. Orr Elementary rank in California?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 3624th of 5,693 and William W. Orr Elementary is 2845th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).