Hydesville Elementary vs Redwood Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hydesville Elementary
Hydesville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Fortuna · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
236 students
| Measure | Hydesville Elementary Hydesville, California | Redwood Preparatory Charter Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1973 of 5,693 | #1620 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26029 of 50,301 | #21346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 220 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Hydesville | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 48.7).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 51.8%).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.4).
- •Redwood Preparatory Charter is the larger school with 236 students compared with 220.
- •Hydesville Elementary is a public school while Redwood Preparatory Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hydesville Elementary better than Redwood Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood Preparatory Charter ranks higher (55.5 vs 48.7 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 Hydesville Elementary and Redwood Preparatory Charter?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hydesville and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hydesville Elementary: 220. Redwood Preparatory Charter: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hydesville Elementary and Redwood Preparatory Charter rank in California?
Hydesville Elementary is 1973rd of 5,693 and Redwood Preparatory Charter is 1620th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).