Charleston Elementary vs Los Banos Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston Elementary
Los Banos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
Los Banos Junior High
Los Banos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
938 students
| Measure | Charleston Elementary Los Banos, California | Los Banos Junior High Los Banos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2542 of 5,693 | #974 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31918 of 50,301 | #13802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 374 | 938 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 938 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 21% |
| city | Los Banos | Los Banos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 19.9).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 21%).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Charleston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 84.3%).
- •Los Banos Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 26.7).
- •Los Banos Junior High is the larger school with 938 students compared with 374.
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 Charleston Elementary better than Los Banos Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston Elementary ranks higher (40.0 vs 19.9 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 Charleston Elementary and Los Banos Junior High?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Los Banos and Los Banos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Elementary: 374. Los Banos Junior High: 938. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Elementary and Los Banos Junior High rank in California?
Charleston Elementary is 2542nd of 5,693 and Los Banos Junior High is 974th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).