Gridley High vs Manzanita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gridley High
Gridley · Public high · Grades 9–12
670 students
Manzanita Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
306 students
| Measure | Gridley High Gridley, California | Manzanita Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,343 | #1564 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14779 of 16,910 | #20600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 670 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| city | Gridley | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 22.9).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 70.6%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.7).
- •Gridley High is the larger school with 670 students compared with 306.
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 Gridley High better than Manzanita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 22.9 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 Gridley High and Manzanita Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Gridley and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gridley High: 670. Manzanita Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gridley High and Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Gridley High is 1044th of 1,343 and Manzanita Elementary is 1564th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).