Northern United - Humboldt Charter vs South Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
330 students
South Bay Elementary
Eureka · Public middle · Grades 4–6
141 students
| Measure | Northern United - Humboldt Charter Eureka, California | South Bay Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #951 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #13660 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 330 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern United - Humboldt Charter does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Northern United - Humboldt Charter does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Northern United - Humboldt Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 84.4%).
- •Northern United - Humboldt Charter does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 23.5).
- •Northern United - Humboldt Charter is the larger school with 330 students compared with 141.
- •Northern United - Humboldt Charter is a charter school while South Bay Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Northern United - Humboldt Charter better than South Bay Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northern United - Humboldt Charter and South Bay Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern United - Humboldt Charter: 330. South Bay Elementary: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern United - Humboldt Charter and South Bay Elementary rank in California?
Northern United - Humboldt Charter is unranked and South Bay Elementary is 951st of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).