Grizzly Hill vs Kirkwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grizzly Hill
Nevada City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
105 students
Kirkwood Elementary
Corning · Public elementary · Grades K–8
105 students
| Measure | Grizzly Hill Nevada City, California | Kirkwood Elementary Corning, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4369 of 5,693 | #1358 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44783 of 50,301 | #18190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 105 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| city | Nevada City | Corning |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 20.1).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Kirkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 84.8%).
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 Grizzly Hill better than Kirkwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkwood Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 20.1 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 Grizzly Hill and Kirkwood Elementary?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Corning in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grizzly Hill: 105. Kirkwood Elementary: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grizzly Hill and Kirkwood Elementary rank in California?
Grizzly Hill is 4369th of 5,693 and Kirkwood Elementary is 1358th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).