Gridley High vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
McKinley Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–1
341 students
| Measure | Gridley High Gridley, California | McKinley Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,343 | #4228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14779 of 16,910 | #44109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 670 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Gridley | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gridley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 21.2).
- •Gridley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 80.9%).
- •Gridley High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.3).
- •Gridley High is the larger school with 670 students compared with 341.
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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gridley High ranks higher (22.9 vs 21.2 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gridley and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gridley High: 670. McKinley Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gridley High and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Gridley High is 1044th of 1,343 and McKinley Elementary is 4228th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).