Central Valley Home vs Rafer Johnson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Valley Home
Kingsburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
119 students
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Kingsburg · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
| Measure | Central Valley Home Kingsburg, California | Rafer Johnson Junior High Kingsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4184 of 5,693 | #510 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43822 of 50,301 | #9043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 119 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 29.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Kingsburg | Kingsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 21.6).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 87.4%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 29.8).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High is the larger school with 447 students compared with 119.
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 Central Valley Home better than Rafer Johnson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rafer Johnson Junior High ranks higher (43.6 vs 21.6 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 Central Valley Home and Rafer Johnson Junior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kingsburg and Kingsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Valley Home: 119. Rafer Johnson Junior High: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Valley Home and Rafer Johnson Junior High rank in California?
Central Valley Home is 4184th of 5,693 and Rafer Johnson Junior High is 510th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).