Neal Dow Elementary vs Pleasant Valley 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.
Neal Dow Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
| Measure | Neal Dow Elementary Chico, California | Pleasant Valley High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3335 of 5,693 | #319 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38628 of 50,301 | #7192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 364 | 1,978 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 1,978 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 29.9).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 67.9%).
- •Neal Dow Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.5).
- •Pleasant Valley High is the larger school with 1,978 students compared with 364.
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 Neal Dow Elementary better than Pleasant Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley High ranks higher (54.5 vs 29.9 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 Neal Dow Elementary and Pleasant Valley High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neal Dow Elementary: 364. Pleasant Valley High: 1,978. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neal Dow Elementary and Pleasant Valley High rank in California?
Neal Dow Elementary is 3335th of 5,693 and Pleasant Valley High is 319th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).