Needles High vs Vista Colorado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 263 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needles High
Needles · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students
Vista Colorado Elementary
Needles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Needles High Needles, California | Vista Colorado Elementary Needles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 1,343 | #4199 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14660 of 16,910 | #43935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 269 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Needles | Needles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needles High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 21.5).
- •Vista Colorado Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Needles High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Needles High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 82.1%).
- •Needles High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Colorado Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 269.
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 Needles High better than Vista Colorado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Needles High ranks higher (23.6 vs 21.5 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 Needles High and Vista Colorado Elementary?
About 263 m in a straight line, between Needles and Needles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needles High: 269. Vista Colorado Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needles High and Vista Colorado Elementary rank in California?
Needles High is 1025th of 1,343 and Vista Colorado Elementary is 4199th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).