Corcoran High vs Waukena Joint Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corcoran High
Corcoran · Public high · Grades 9–12
931 students
Waukena Joint Union Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
| Measure | Corcoran High Corcoran, California | Waukena Joint Union Elementary Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1024 of 1,343 | #3127 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14650 of 16,910 | #37067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 931 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Corcoran | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukena Joint Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 23.6).
- •Waukena Joint Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Corcoran High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Waukena Joint Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 89.4%).
- •Waukena Joint Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.2).
- •Corcoran High is the larger school with 931 students compared with 220.
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 Corcoran High better than Waukena Joint Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waukena Joint Union Elementary ranks higher (32.3 vs 23.6 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 Corcoran High and Waukena Joint Union Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Corcoran and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corcoran High: 931. Waukena Joint Union Elementary: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corcoran High and Waukena Joint Union Elementary rank in California?
Corcoran High is 1024th of 1,343 and Waukena Joint Union Elementary is 3127th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).