Atwater High vs Frank Sparkes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwater High
Atwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,029 students
Frank Sparkes Elementary
Winton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Atwater High Atwater, California | Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1118 of 1,343 | #2501 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15279 of 16,910 | #31653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,029 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 2,029 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 47% |
| city | Atwater | Winton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Sparkes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 19.8).
- •Frank Sparkes Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- •Frank Sparkes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Atwater High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 92.7%).
- •Atwater High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.4).
- •Atwater High is the larger school with 2,029 students compared with 422.
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 Atwater High better than Frank Sparkes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Sparkes Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 19.8 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 Atwater High and Frank Sparkes Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Winton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwater High: 2,029. Frank Sparkes Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwater High and Frank Sparkes Elementary rank in California?
Atwater High is 1118th of 1,343 and Frank Sparkes Elementary is 2501st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).