McCord Elementary vs Orange Cove High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCord Elementary
Orange Cove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Orange Cove High
Orange Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
| Measure | McCord Elementary Orange Cove, California | Orange Cove High Orange Cove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4206 of 5,693 | #722 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43978 of 50,301 | #12387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 426 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Orange Cove | Orange Cove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Cove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 21.4).
- •McCord Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 97.7%).
- •Orange Cove High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.7).
- •Orange Cove High is the larger school with 635 students compared with 426.
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 McCord Elementary better than Orange Cove High?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Cove High ranks higher (34.2 vs 21.4 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 McCord Elementary and Orange Cove High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Orange Cove and Orange Cove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCord Elementary: 426. Orange Cove High: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCord Elementary and Orange Cove High rank in California?
McCord Elementary is 4206th of 5,693 and Orange Cove High is 722nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).