Heron vs Inderkum High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
977 students
Inderkum High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,194 students
| Measure | Heron Sacramento, California | Inderkum High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1456 of 5,693 | #579 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #19282 of 50,301 | #10892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 977 | 2,194 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 2,194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heron scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 40.3).
- •Heron does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Heron does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Heron does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 56%).
- •Heron does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.7).
- •Inderkum High is the larger school with 2,194 students compared with 977.
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 Heron better than Inderkum High?
On the Success Index (US), Heron ranks higher (58.4 vs 40.3 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 Heron and Inderkum High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heron: 977. Inderkum High: 2,194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heron and Inderkum High rank in California?
Heron is 1456th of 5,693 and Inderkum High is 579th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).