Buhach Colony High vs Peggy Heller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 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
Peggy Heller Elementary
Atwater · Public elementary · Grades K–8
712 students
| Measure | Buhach Colony High Atwater, California | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,343 | #2173 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14316 of 16,910 | #28412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,704 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 44% |
| city | Atwater | Atwater |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peggy Heller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 25.3).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 20%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Peggy Heller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 78.5%).
- •Buhach Colony High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.6).
- •Buhach Colony High is the larger school with 1,704 students compared with 712.
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 Peggy Heller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peggy Heller Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 25.3 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 Peggy Heller Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Atwater in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buhach Colony High: 1,704. Peggy Heller Elementary: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buhach Colony High and Peggy Heller Elementary rank in California?
Buhach Colony High is 978th of 1,343 and Peggy Heller Elementary is 2173rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).