Live Oak High vs Manzanita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak High
Live Oak · Public high · Grades 9–12
603 students
Manzanita Elementary
Gridley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
306 students
| Measure | Live Oak High Live Oak, California | Manzanita Elementary Gridley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 1,343 | #1564 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10474 of 16,910 | #20600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 603 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Live Oak | Gridley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 42.0).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Live Oak High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 71.5%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.1).
- •Live Oak High is the larger school with 603 students compared with 306.
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 Live Oak High better than Manzanita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 42.0 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 Live Oak High and Manzanita Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Live Oak and Gridley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak High: 603. Manzanita Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak High and Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Live Oak High is 533rd of 1,343 and Manzanita Elementary is 1564th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).