Redwood Elementary vs Shafter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redwood Elementary
Shafter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
601 students
Shafter High
Shafter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Redwood Elementary Shafter, California | Shafter High Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4987 of 5,693 | #1120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47710 of 50,301 | #15294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shafter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 14.9).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Shafter High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Shafter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 91.8%).
- •Redwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.9).
- •Shafter High is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 601.
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 Redwood Elementary better than Shafter High?
On the Success Index (US), Shafter High ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.9 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 Redwood Elementary and Shafter High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Redwood Elementary: 601. Shafter High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Redwood Elementary and Shafter High rank in California?
Redwood Elementary is 4987th of 5,693 and Shafter High is 1120th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).