Centennial Elementary vs McLane High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
741 students
McLane High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Fresno, California | McLane High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4365 of 5,693 | #1257 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44770 of 50,301 | #16129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 741 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 10% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 14.5).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 10%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 93.3%).
- •McLane High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.6).
- •McLane High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 741.
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 Centennial Elementary better than McLane High?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (20.1 vs 14.5 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 Centennial Elementary and McLane High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 741. McLane High: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and McLane High rank in California?
Centennial Elementary is 4365th of 5,693 and McLane High is 1257th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).