Northside Elementary vs Placer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside Elementary
Cool · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Placer High
Auburn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Northside Elementary Cool, California | Placer High Auburn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1965 of 5,693 | #279 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25903 of 50,301 | #6553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Cool | Auburn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Placer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 48.9).
- •Placer High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Placer High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 29.9%).
- •Northside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.6).
- •Placer High is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 283.
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 Northside Elementary better than Placer High?
On the Success Index (US), Placer High ranks higher (57.1 vs 48.9 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 Northside Elementary and Placer High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Cool and Auburn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside Elementary: 283. Placer High: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside Elementary and Placer High rank in California?
Northside Elementary is 1965th of 5,693 and Placer High is 279th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).