Buhach Colony High vs Franklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buhach Colony High
Atwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,704 students
Franklin Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–3
602 students
| Measure | Buhach Colony High Atwater, California | Franklin Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,343 | #3918 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14316 of 16,910 | #42423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,704 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Atwater | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buhach Colony High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 23.8).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Buhach Colony High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Buhach Colony High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 81.6%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.7).
- •Buhach Colony High is the larger school with 1,704 students compared with 602.
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 Buhach Colony High better than Franklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buhach Colony High ranks higher (25.3 vs 23.8 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 Buhach Colony High and Franklin Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buhach Colony High: 1,704. Franklin Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buhach Colony High and Franklin Elementary rank in California?
Buhach Colony High is 978th of 1,343 and Franklin Elementary is 3918th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).