Bret Harte Elementary vs C. K. McClatchy 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.
Bret Harte Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
173 students
C. K. McClatchy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,569 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Sacramento, California | C. K. McClatchy High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4599 of 5,693 | #601 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45951 of 50,301 | #11182 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 173 | 2,569 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 2,569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 34% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. K. McClatchy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 18.2).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •C. K. McClatchy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 64.2%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.2).
- •C. K. McClatchy High is the larger school with 2,569 students compared with 173.
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than C. K. McClatchy High?
On the Success Index (US), C. K. McClatchy High ranks higher (39.0 vs 18.2 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 Bret Harte Elementary and C. K. McClatchy High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 173. C. K. McClatchy High: 2,569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and C. K. McClatchy High rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 4599th of 5,693 and C. K. McClatchy High is 601st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).