Capay Joint Union Elementary vs Hamilton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capay Joint Union Elementary
Orland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
211 students
Hamilton High
Hamilton City · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
| Measure | Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland, California | Hamilton High Hamilton City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1907 of 5,693 | #668 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25219 of 50,301 | #11866 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 211 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24.5% |
| city | Orland | Hamilton City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 36.4).
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Hamilton High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Capay Joint Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 68.3%).
- •Hamilton High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.1).
- •Hamilton High is the larger school with 306 students compared with 211.
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 Capay Joint Union Elementary better than Hamilton High?
On the Success Index (US), Capay Joint Union Elementary ranks higher (49.9 vs 36.4 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 Capay Joint Union Elementary and Hamilton High?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Orland and Hamilton City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capay Joint Union Elementary: 211. Hamilton High: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capay Joint Union Elementary and Hamilton High rank in California?
Capay Joint Union Elementary is 1907th of 5,693 and Hamilton High is 668th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).