John C. Kimball High vs Red Bluff High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John C. Kimball High
Tracy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,587 students
Red Bluff High
Red Bluff · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,586 students
| Measure | John C. Kimball High Tracy, California | Red Bluff High Red Bluff, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,343 | #965 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9032 of 16,910 | #14265 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,587 | 1,586 |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 1,586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| city | Tracy | Red Bluff |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John C. Kimball High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 25.6).
- •John C. Kimball High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •John C. Kimball High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •John C. Kimball High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Red Bluff High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.7).
- •John C. Kimball High is the larger school with 1,587 students compared with 1,586.
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 John C. Kimball High better than Red Bluff High?
On the Success Index (US), John C. Kimball High ranks higher (47.6 vs 25.6 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 John C. Kimball High and Red Bluff High?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Red Bluff in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John C. Kimball High: 1,587. Red Bluff High: 1,586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John C. Kimball High and Red Bluff High rank in California?
John C. Kimball High is 447th of 1,343 and Red Bluff High is 965th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).