Argonne Elementary vs Washington (George) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argonne Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Washington (George) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,068 students
| Measure | Argonne Elementary San Francisco, California | Washington (George) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #762 of 5,693 | #314 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10497 of 50,301 | #7052 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 391 | 2,068 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 2,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 55% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argonne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 55.0).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 51.8%).
- •Argonne Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.5).
- •Washington (George) High is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 391.
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 Argonne Elementary better than Washington (George) High?
On the Success Index (US), Argonne Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 55.0 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 Argonne Elementary and Washington (George) High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argonne Elementary: 391. Washington (George) High: 2,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argonne Elementary and Washington (George) High rank in California?
Argonne Elementary is 762nd of 5,693 and Washington (George) High is 314th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).