Jacoby Creek vs Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacoby Creek
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
455 students
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 6–12
118 students
| Measure | Jacoby Creek Bayside, California | Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #588 of 5,693 | #140 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8453 of 50,301 | #3853 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 455 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Bayside | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacoby Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 67.9).
- •Jacoby Creek does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Jacoby Creek does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 34.9%).
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.7).
- •Jacoby Creek is the larger school with 455 students compared with 118.
- •Jacoby Creek is a public school while Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy 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 Jacoby Creek better than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jacoby Creek ranks higher (74.2 vs 67.9 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 Jacoby Creek and Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bayside and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacoby Creek: 455. Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacoby Creek and Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy rank in California?
Jacoby Creek is 588th of 5,693 and Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is 140th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).